| 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 | $187.83 | 5.572% | $198.2959 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.25 | 6.192% | $79.9095 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.97 | 6.333% | $8.4747 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.98 | 3.818% | $115.2172 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.74 | 10.803% | $242.3705 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.67 | 12.518% | $276.423 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.29 | 10.595% | $65.5718 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.73 | $986.2626 | $986.26 | $986.15 | $986.30 | |