| 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 | $186.30 | 5.187% | $195.9634 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.53 | 5.572% | $125.1345 | $125.13 | $125.15 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.33 | 9.128% | $39.6462 | $39.65 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.40 | 5.420% | $102.6791 | $102.68 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.59 | 9.297% | $158.0325 | $158.03 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.83 | 12.798% | $37.0316 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.83 | 8.148% | $21.4457 | $21.45 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.81 | $679.9330 | $679.93 | $680.00 | $679.80 | |