| 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 | $187.59 | 5.687% | $198.2582 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.44 | 13.803% | $24.3994 | $24.40 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.81 | 4.264% | $139.5157 | $139.52 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.52 | 12.470% | $230.0236 | $230.02 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.82 | 6.200% | $228.1388 | $228.14 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.42 | 4.171% | $163.986 | $163.99 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.78 | 9.564% | $30.4369 | $30.44 | $30.45 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.38 | $1,014.7586 | $1,014.77 | $1,014.75 | $1,014.70 | |