| 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 | $187.60 | 5.784% | $198.4508 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.56 | 9.156% | $20.2594 | $20.26 | $20.25 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.68 | 4.761% | $83.4736 | $83.47 | $83.45 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.85 | 9.471% | $8.5935 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.76 | 3.402% | $170.3651 | $170.37 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.41 | 5.190% | $91.9466 | $91.95 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.31 | 9.680% | $69.4384 | $69.44 | $69.45 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.17 | $642.5274 | $642.53 | $642.50 | $642.60 | |