| 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 | $187.31 | 5.788% | $198.1515 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.58 | 7.292% | $208.7688 | $208.77 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.58 | 7.107% | $164.4949 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.53 | 8.440% | $93.8331 | $93.83 | $93.85 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.52 | 10.778% | $108.0307 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.91 | 8.268% | $217.5212 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.42 | 5.859% | $125.3582 | $125.36 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.85 | $1,116.1584 | $1,116.15 | $1,116.15 | $1,116.20 | |