| 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 | $188.47 | 5.550% | $198.9301 | $198.93 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.42 | 12.648% | $55.6706 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.83 | 10.780% | $9.7819 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.25 | 11.736% | $91.9029 | $91.90 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.35 | 7.808% | $10.08 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.25 | 8.642% | $161.0618 | $161.06 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.64 | 13.616% | $109.7985 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.21 | $637.2258 | $637.22 | $637.25 | $637.30 | |