| 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 | $188.57 | 5.813% | $199.5316 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.98 | 5.445% | $193.9977 | $194.00 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.40 | 4.265% | $12.9289 | $12.93 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.88 | 7.565% | $82.696 | $82.70 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.67 | 4.678% | $152.4844 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.42 | 4.678% | $136.521 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.61 | 8.463% | $55.9778 | $55.98 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.53 | $834.1374 | $834.14 | $834.20 | $834.10 | |