| 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 | $188.25 | 5.795% | $199.1591 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.56 | 13.447% | $128.8304 | $128.83 | $128.85 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.63 | 4.467% | $64.383 | $64.38 | $64.40 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.46 | 9.220% | $83.5096 | $83.51 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.47 | 5.561% | $11.0522 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.88 | 7.436% | $51.4404 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.88 | 9.525% | $199.2041 | $199.20 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.13 | $737.5788 | $737.57 | $737.60 | $737.60 | |