| 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 | $187.90 | 5.850% | $198.8922 | $198.89 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.78 | 8.139% | $261.4585 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.75 | 8.301% | $163.2638 | $163.26 | $163.25 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.77 | 10.693% | $60.6266 | $60.63 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.81 | 9.448% | $132.2241 | $132.22 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.77 | 7.315% | $65.2153 | $65.22 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.32 | 7.375% | $258.0436 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.10 | $1,139.7241 | $1,139.72 | $1,139.70 | $1,139.70 | |