| 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 | $187.68 | 5.656% | $198.2952 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.40 | 12.281% | $148.66 | $148.66 | $148.65 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.95 | 6.386% | $52.0759 | $52.08 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.69 | 6.325% | $71.9714 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.78 | 11.370% | $179.0607 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.46 | 3.396% | $104.9056 | $104.91 | $104.90 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.79 | 4.369% | $110.412 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.75 | $865.3808 | $865.39 | $865.35 | $865.50 | |