| 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 | $187.64 | 5.700% | $198.3355 | $198.34 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.91 | 11.688% | $175.2496 | $175.25 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.56 | 3.293% | $113.1678 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.60 | 4.125% | $160.9773 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.42 | 6.801% | $142.4939 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.83 | 3.458% | $50.5185 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.37 | 10.310% | $20.2639 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.33 | $861.0065 | $861.01 | $861.00 | $861.00 | |