| 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 | $188.97 | 5.288% | $198.9627 | $198.96 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.72 | 5.249% | $74.4321 | $74.43 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.57 | 10.517% | $53.6781 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.37 | 4.491% | $32.7788 | $32.78 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.34 | 6.381% | $188.6561 | $188.66 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.33 | 7.613% | $145.6327 | $145.63 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.46 | 9.835% | $132.3072 | $132.31 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.76 | $826.4477 | $826.45 | $826.50 | $826.50 | |