| 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 | $188.63 | 5.192% | $198.4237 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.69 | 12.748% | $61.6619 | $61.66 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.85 | 5.529% | $69.4908 | $69.49 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.47 | 3.393% | $159.7112 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.47 | 12.508% | $151.2895 | $151.29 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.70 | 4.330% | $109.2335 | $109.23 | $109.25 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.73 | 11.625% | $38.7674 | $38.77 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.54 | $788.5780 | $788.57 | $788.55 | $788.60 | |