| 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 | $187.97 | 5.760% | $198.7971 | $198.80 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.57 | 12.647% | $261.9831 | $261.98 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.81 | 7.254% | $193.926 | $193.93 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.29 | 12.251% | $280.953 | $280.95 | $280.95 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.63 | 5.782% | $51.4418 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.29 | 7.200% | $26.0389 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.73 | 10.656% | $176.7508 | $176.75 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.29 | $1,189.8907 | $1,189.89 | $1,189.95 | $1,189.90 | |