| 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 | $187.31 | 5.789% | $198.1534 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.61 | 9.330% | $233.5398 | $233.54 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.39 | 11.398% | $180.8992 | $180.90 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.34 | 3.497% | $27.2611 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.33 | 6.393% | $237.6075 | $237.61 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.64 | 3.212% | $227.727 | $227.73 | $227.75 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.33 | 9.269% | $188.3033 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.95 | $1,293.4913 | $1,293.49 | $1,293.50 | $1,293.50 | |