| 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 | $187.54 | 5.842% | $198.4961 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.34 | 4.566% | $139.4283 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.90 | 12.120% | $95.1899 | $95.19 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.77 | 3.552% | $86.7455 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.69 | 3.611% | $251.4535 | $251.45 | $251.45 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.49 | 6.169% | $219.2284 | $219.23 | $219.25 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.90 | 5.869% | $25.3027 | $25.30 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.63 | $1,015.8444 | $1,015.85 | $1,015.90 | $1,015.80 | |