| 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 | $187.87 | 5.551% | $198.2987 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.55 | 10.268% | $99.8477 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.61 | 13.714% | $145.1104 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.54 | 8.840% | $134.4609 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.30 | 6.500% | $8.8395 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.66 | 12.806% | $269.2228 | $269.22 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.78 | 10.365% | $218.2799 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.31 | $1,074.0599 | $1,074.06 | $1,074.05 | $1,074.00 | |