| 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 | $187.43 | 5.262% | $197.2926 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.48 | 5.622% | $161.0524 | $161.05 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.33 | 13.440% | $105.8736 | $105.87 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.60 | 8.858% | $11.5389 | $11.54 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.92 | 6.214% | $99.7562 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.55 | 13.244% | $8.5499 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.86 | 9.332% | $44.6731 | $44.67 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.17 | $628.7367 | $628.73 | $628.70 | $628.80 | |