| 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 | $189.50 | 4.628% | $198.2701 | $198.27 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.76 | 13.558% | $118.9634 | $118.96 | $118.95 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.38 | 10.134% | $26.8507 | $26.85 | $26.85 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.64 | 8.391% | $149.1894 | $149.19 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.95 | 12.166% | $128.9348 | $128.93 | $128.95 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.33 | 6.631% | $151.7679 | $151.77 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.58 | 3.242% | $235.9906 | $235.99 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.14 | $1,009.9669 | $1,009.96 | $1,009.95 | $1,010.10 | |