| 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 | $185.50 | 6.729% | $197.9823 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.83 | 9.242% | $106.8714 | $106.87 | $106.85 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.68 | 9.498% | $167.1815 | $167.18 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.44 | 8.830% | $74.4833 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.55 | 12.774% | $228.4237 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.39 | 10.243% | $111.7754 | $111.78 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.47 | 3.318% | $198.8562 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.86 | $1,085.5738 | $1,085.57 | $1,085.60 | $1,085.70 | |