| 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 | $189.93 | 4.555% | $198.5813 | $198.58 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.60 | 13.483% | $64.2314 | $64.23 | $64.25 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.54 | 9.236% | $173.1828 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.57 | 8.743% | $220.2807 | $220.28 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.25 | 13.334% | $46.7503 | $46.75 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.29 | 3.211% | $28.1663 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.35 | 4.816% | $54.8712 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.53 | $786.0640 | $786.06 | $786.10 | $786.20 | |