| 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 | $187.55 | 5.620% | $198.0903 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.50 | 5.758% | $50.2351 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.30 | 7.832% | $30.5165 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.96 | 3.179% | $48.4529 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.85 | 10.839% | $242.5712 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.85 | 9.212% | $73.0082 | $73.01 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.32 | 8.380% | $42.615 | $42.62 | $42.60 | $42.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.33 | $685.4892 | $685.50 | $685.45 | $685.50 | |