| 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 | $188.67 | 5.196% | $198.4733 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.74 | 10.490% | $211.8535 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.57 | 11.499% | $85.3748 | $85.37 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.88 | 12.655% | $160.9615 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.74 | 5.400% | $118.828 | $118.83 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.44 | 10.568% | $153.0703 | $153.07 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.96 | 10.617% | $194.6417 | $194.64 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.00 | $1,123.2031 | $1,123.19 | $1,123.15 | $1,123.30 | |