| 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 | $186.79 | 6.422% | $198.7857 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.41 | 6.458% | $53.6655 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.30 | 6.852% | $199.0653 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.59 | 8.650% | $112.5505 | $112.55 | $112.55 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.44 | 9.744% | $258.3813 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.71 | 3.530% | $256.4542 | $256.45 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.41 | 11.813% | $262.1009 | $262.10 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.65 | $1,341.0034 | $1,341.01 | $1,341.00 | $1,341.20 | |