| 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 | $187.89 | 5.821% | $198.8271 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.56 | 6.634% | $148.8184 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.42 | 7.143% | $154.7359 | $154.74 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.52 | 11.372% | $176.5469 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.43 | 6.635% | $102.8281 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.54 | 6.592% | $202.0345 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.67 | 11.800% | $163.9771 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.03 | $1,147.7680 | $1,147.78 | $1,147.85 | $1,147.60 | |