| 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 | $186.50 | 5.431% | $196.6288 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.28 | 3.273% | $251.2426 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.37 | 6.199% | $253.1466 | $253.15 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.93 | 5.122% | $40.924 | $40.92 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.99 | 11.751% | $132.9725 | $132.97 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.94 | 6.332% | $156.2442 | $156.24 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.88 | 8.194% | $66.9504 | $66.95 | $66.95 | $67.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.89 | $1,098.1091 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.10 | $1,098.00 | |