| 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 | $187.58 | 5.680% | $198.2345 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.35 | 7.251% | $74.3786 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.29 | 9.168% | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.98 | 5.184% | $143.0292 | $143.03 | $143.05 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.62 | 8.234% | $253.9386 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.86 | 6.676% | $83.0579 | $83.06 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.42 | 13.800% | $224.664 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.10 | $986.3528 | $986.35 | $986.40 | $986.40 | |