| 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 | $188.94 | 5.258% | $198.8745 | $198.87 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.63 | 7.391% | $201.4977 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.54 | 8.324% | $157.6547 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.79 | 8.294% | $10.602 | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.47 | 12.382% | $29.7475 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.93 | 7.264% | $23.523 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.28 | 11.215% | $61.4797 | $61.48 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.58 | $683.3791 | $683.37 | $683.35 | $683.40 | |