| 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 | $189.62 | 4.636% | $198.4108 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.66 | 5.212% | $125.8967 | $125.90 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.97 | 11.290% | $122.3856 | $122.39 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.70 | 4.427% | $6.9966 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.52 | 12.529% | $157.0005 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.84 | 10.477% | $219.6725 | $219.67 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.45 | 4.808% | $141.9624 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.76 | $972.3251 | $972.33 | $972.30 | $972.40 | |