| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $186.32 | 6.522% | $198.4718 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.42 | 8.179% | $89.1611 | $89.16 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.42 | 8.597% | $175.2973 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.48 | 13.606% | $118.6955 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.38 | 5.723% | $246.7363 | $246.74 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.45 | 4.347% | $242.5546 | $242.55 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.51 | 13.702% | $195.0103 | $195.01 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.98 | $1,265.9269 | $1,265.93 | $1,265.90 | $1,266.00 | |