| 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 | $187.94 | 5.686% | $198.6263 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.55 | 8.183% | $80.6504 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.50 | 3.348% | $68.7264 | $68.73 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.52 | 12.510% | $91.7182 | $91.72 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.75 | 12.340% | $253.6076 | $253.61 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.56 | 7.512% | $25.3298 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.96 | 8.533% | $119.3429 | $119.34 | $119.35 | $119.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.78 | $838.0016 | $838.01 | $838.05 | $837.90 | |