| 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 | $186.54 | 5.814% | $197.3854 | $197.39 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.98 | 3.371% | $70.2716 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.26 | 8.847% | $215.8001 | $215.80 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.29 | 12.497% | $244.4447 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.84 | 13.397% | $8.8903 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.66 | 10.147% | $31.5681 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.30 | 13.616% | $74.1912 | $74.19 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.87 | $842.5514 | $842.55 | $842.55 | $842.60 | |