| 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 | $198.44 | 6.136% | $210.6163 | $210.62 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.93 | 7.521% | $225.7188 | $225.72 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.84 | 10.627% | $52.924 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.70 | 8.521% | $187.4158 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.98 | 10.495% | $18.7621 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.86 | 8.841% | $138.0757 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.84 | 11.287% | $253.5563 | $253.56 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.59 | $1,087.0690 | $1,087.08 | $1,087.00 | $1,087.10 | |