| 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 | $187.90 | 5.466% | $198.1706 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.59 | 11.128% | $115.1175 | $115.12 | $115.10 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.27 | 6.555% | $194.2178 | $194.22 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.57 | 11.732% | $162.6483 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.86 | 10.248% | $246.8012 | $246.80 | $246.80 | $246.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.48 | 13.417% | $170.6699 | $170.67 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.33 | 3.859% | $183.1346 | $183.13 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.00 | $1,270.7599 | $1,270.76 | $1,270.70 | $1,270.70 | |