| 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 | $187.69 | 5.730% | $198.4446 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.28 | 6.787% | $154.0723 | $154.07 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.99 | 8.728% | $73.9242 | $73.92 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.63 | 11.573% | $236.1219 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.71 | 10.585% | $131.2755 | $131.28 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.96 | 10.508% | $216.5515 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.73 | 10.535% | $60.4958 | $60.50 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.99 | $1,070.8858 | $1,070.88 | $1,070.85 | $1,070.90 | |