| 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 | $188.27 | 5.315% | $198.2766 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.84 | 4.375% | $21.7518 | $21.75 | $21.75 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.57 | 6.457% | $92.1598 | $92.16 | $92.15 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.39 | 3.714% | $145.6041 | $145.60 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.40 | 6.183% | $19.5377 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.75 | 8.858% | $24.7652 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.78 | 11.243% | $267.8509 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.00 | $769.9461 | $769.95 | $769.95 | $770.10 | |