| 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 | $187.89 | 5.779% | $198.7482 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.42 | 8.119% | $55.5948 | $55.59 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.37 | 7.844% | $219.3223 | $219.32 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.74 | 9.509% | $242.8253 | $242.83 | $242.85 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.94 | 8.684% | $48.8426 | $48.84 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.45 | 11.427% | $233.3839 | $233.38 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.34 | 4.862% | $261.4629 | $261.46 | $261.45 | $261.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,168.15 | $1,260.1800 | $1,260.17 | $1,260.20 | $1,260.10 | |