| 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 | $190.28 | 5.317% | $200.3972 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.53 | 4.420% | $180.1558 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.53 | 9.235% | $146.9538 | $146.95 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.57 | 3.678% | $144.7034 | $144.70 | $144.70 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.37 | 10.613% | $5.9399 | $5.94 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.97 | 6.682% | $187.7283 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.97 | 3.681% | $121.2757 | $121.28 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.22 | $987.1541 | $987.16 | $987.20 | $987.20 | |