| 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 | $187.92 | 5.822% | $198.8607 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.34 | 12.529% | $79.1529 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.29 | 9.599% | $253.4915 | $253.49 | $253.50 | $253.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.92 | 13.281% | $259.3229 | $259.32 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.78 | 4.271% | $155.1344 | $155.13 | $155.15 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.64 | 12.397% | $110.8684 | $110.87 | $110.85 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.81 | 7.838% | $211.1576 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.70 | $1,267.9884 | $1,267.98 | $1,267.95 | $1,268.10 | |