| 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 | $188.37 | 5.425% | $198.5891 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.47 | 3.172% | $141.8305 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.75 | 7.768% | $200.1791 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.72 | 7.757% | $203.359 | $203.36 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.48 | 8.753% | $29.8853 | $29.89 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.49 | 8.744% | $226.7204 | $226.72 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.55 | 3.775% | $120.9498 | $120.95 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.83 | $1,121.5132 | $1,121.52 | $1,121.55 | $1,121.50 | |