| 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 | $186.70 | 5.270% | $196.5391 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.65 | 8.757% | $126.865 | $126.87 | $126.85 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.70 | 4.381% | $6.9935 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.68 | 11.512% | $143.4936 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.86 | 13.469% | $212.0282 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.61 | 8.165% | $16.8846 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.78 | 4.478% | $38.427 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.98 | $741.2310 | $741.23 | $741.30 | $741.20 | |