| 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 | $185.58 | 6.711% | $198.0343 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.91 | 7.590% | $130.0871 | $130.09 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.58 | 3.122% | $38.7532 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.96 | 9.148% | $193.1483 | $193.15 | $193.15 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.37 | 5.867% | $255.5312 | $255.53 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.69 | 8.706% | $93.1502 | $93.15 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.49 | 11.412% | $277.9618 | $277.96 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.58 | $1,186.6661 | $1,186.66 | $1,186.70 | $1,186.70 | |