| 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 | $188.33 | 5.185% | $198.0949 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.36 | 13.514% | $204.7339 | $204.73 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.75 | 11.622% | $227.4298 | $227.43 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.72 | 3.401% | $18.3227 | $18.32 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.79 | 3.273% | $5.9795 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.80 | 11.290% | $219.0187 | $219.02 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.42 | 8.255% | $199.6439 | $199.64 | $199.65 | $199.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.17 | $1,073.2234 | $1,073.21 | $1,073.25 | $1,073.10 | |