| 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 | $187.31 | 5.795% | $198.1646 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.64 | 4.831% | $82.4391 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.38 | 4.615% | $58.9819 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.55 | 3.859% | $44.192 | $44.19 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.26 | 13.104% | $61.3702 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.61 | 3.766% | $174.9599 | $174.96 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.63 | 10.110% | $193.3862 | $193.39 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.38 | $813.4939 | $813.49 | $813.50 | $813.60 | |