| 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 | $186.99 | 6.165% | $198.5179 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.58 | 11.836% | $215.3738 | $215.37 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.27 | 10.721% | $125.4137 | $125.41 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.82 | 13.170% | $125.415 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.49 | 11.264% | $139.6252 | $139.63 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.42 | 13.123% | $279.8889 | $279.89 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.61 | 5.787% | $203.7563 | $203.76 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.18 | $1,287.9908 | $1,288.00 | $1,287.95 | $1,288.00 | |