| 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 | $187.53 | 5.709% | $198.2361 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.63 | 12.145% | $259.7615 | $259.76 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.73 | 9.843% | $191.9287 | $191.93 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.91 | 9.651% | $118.3244 | $118.32 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.38 | 9.492% | $124.142 | $124.14 | $124.15 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.91 | 7.290% | $138.3075 | $138.31 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.41 | 10.550% | $154.1178 | $154.12 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.50 | $1,184.8180 | $1,184.82 | $1,184.80 | $1,184.70 | |