| 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 | $198.77 | 5.563% | $209.8276 | $209.83 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.62 | 11.411% | $211.2575 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.91 | 5.634% | $78.0741 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.37 | 10.481% | $79.9551 | $79.96 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.82 | 11.639% | $195.1673 | $195.17 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.82 | 12.435% | $274.139 | $274.14 | $274.15 | $274.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.26 | 8.381% | $142.2609 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.57 | $1,190.6815 | $1,190.69 | $1,190.65 | $1,190.80 | |