| 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 | 5.793% | $198.4677 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.31 | 12.357% | $265.5108 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.72 | 6.432% | $60.3682 | $60.37 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.80 | 10.567% | $73.8588 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.89 | 4.473% | $21.8244 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.53 | 6.655% | $198.9436 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.87 | 12.834% | $236.8047 | $236.80 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.72 | $1,055.7782 | $1,055.77 | $1,055.70 | $1,055.80 | |