| 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 | $189.79 | 5.183% | $199.6268 | $199.63 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.45 | 6.187% | $40.8289 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.58 | 13.860% | $165.7574 | $165.76 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.30 | 12.561% | $155.6719 | $155.67 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.92 | 5.723% | $47.4908 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.98 | 8.736% | $88.0544 | $88.05 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.32 | 11.127% | $37.0275 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.34 | $734.4577 | $734.46 | $734.50 | $734.50 | |