| 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 | $187.55 | 4.499% | $195.9879 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.88 | 3.666% | $109.7616 | $109.76 | $109.75 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.70 | 11.827% | $55.578 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.30 | 13.353% | $8.2748 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.54 | 6.256% | $18.6373 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.89 | 6.532% | $60.6061 | $60.61 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.30 | 7.598% | $266.0899 | $266.09 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.16 | $714.9356 | $714.94 | $714.95 | $715.00 | |