| 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 | $187.86 | 4.554% | $196.4151 | $196.42 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 7.288% | $41.5741 | $41.57 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.66 | 7.320% | $213.2019 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.87 | 12.157% | $14.4346 | $14.43 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.62 | 9.814% | $16.0548 | $16.05 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.44 | 8.201% | $22.1163 | $22.12 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.50 | 4.532% | $131.1877 | $131.19 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.70 | $634.9845 | $634.98 | $634.95 | $635.00 | |