| 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 | $187.95 | 5.800% | $198.8511 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.49 | 8.271% | $41.6735 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.70 | 5.429% | $22.8781 | $22.88 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.91 | 11.869% | $15.561 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.64 | 8.212% | $208.4596 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.74 | 7.475% | $100.7471 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.40 | 4.846% | $38.1639 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.83 | $626.3343 | $626.33 | $626.30 | $626.50 | |