| 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 | $186.37 | 5.534% | $196.6837 | $196.68 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.27 | 5.109% | $77.0134 | $77.01 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.36 | 4.323% | $82.7907 | $82.79 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.68 | 12.572% | $14.2741 | $14.27 | $14.25 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.98 | 4.861% | $96.4511 | $96.45 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.82 | 12.851% | $77.6641 | $77.66 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.52 | 9.660% | $53.207 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.00 | $598.0841 | $598.07 | $598.05 | $598.20 | |