| 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 | $188.90 | 5.269% | $198.8531 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.46 | 13.717% | $8.4833 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.45 | 13.694% | $211.9825 | $211.98 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.83 | 12.707% | $31.3664 | $31.37 | $31.35 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.44 | 7.220% | $155.9408 | $155.94 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.97 | 6.673% | $19.1691 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.98 | 12.810% | $248.1594 | $248.16 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.03 | $873.9546 | $873.95 | $873.95 | $874.10 | |