| 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 | $189.56 | 4.608% | $198.2949 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.73 | 13.755% | $129.3736 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.71 | 9.781% | $111.6583 | $111.66 | $111.65 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.52 | 13.516% | $148.1611 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.62 | 5.665% | $134.8497 | $134.85 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.74 | 6.834% | $237.9621 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.57 | 7.540% | $87.7204 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.45 | $1,048.0201 | $1,048.01 | $1,047.95 | $1,048.10 | |