| 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 | $187.80 | 5.572% | $198.2642 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.37 | 5.211% | $215.0197 | $215.02 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.54 | 12.742% | $231.7299 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.87 | 6.585% | $10.5199 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.74 | 11.652% | $147.0903 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.59 | 12.548% | $216.7562 | $216.76 | $216.75 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.41 | 5.449% | $174.4232 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.32 | $1,193.8034 | $1,193.80 | $1,193.75 | $1,193.80 | |