| 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 | $187.75 | 5.466% | $198.0124 | $198.01 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.79 | 12.487% | $51.5078 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.58 | 5.434% | $70.198 | $70.20 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.34 | 3.511% | $141.1269 | $141.13 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.43 | 8.383% | $73.0827 | $73.08 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.49 | 4.491% | $199.0449 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.27 | 9.864% | $124.443 | $124.44 | $124.45 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.65 | $857.4157 | $857.41 | $857.45 | $857.30 | |