| 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 | $187.73 | 5.701% | $198.4325 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.76 | 10.273% | $76.9264 | $76.93 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.27 | 4.632% | $136.3041 | $136.30 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.41 | 5.443% | $223.9715 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.34 | 9.829% | $233.2109 | $233.21 | $233.20 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.49 | 11.166% | $175.0753 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.50 | 11.209% | $230.7587 | $230.76 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.50 | $1,274.6794 | $1,274.68 | $1,274.70 | $1,274.70 | |