| 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 | $184.74 | 7.565% | $198.7156 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.46 | 8.399% | $39.5223 | $39.52 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.93 | 3.345% | $85.704 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.55 | 8.589% | $118.9592 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.59 | 11.420% | $149.9602 | $149.96 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.75 | 10.795% | $186.9666 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.35 | 10.579% | $118.7066 | $118.71 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.37 | $898.5345 | $898.54 | $898.45 | $898.60 | |