| 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 | $187.88 | 5.431% | $198.0838 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.86 | 11.314% | $177.9466 | $177.95 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.77 | 4.125% | $156.9893 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.69 | 3.542% | $10.0332 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.99 | 5.575% | $105.5644 | $105.56 | $105.55 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.90 | 7.716% | $117.3027 | $117.30 | $117.30 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.26 | 8.582% | $64.3457 | $64.35 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.35 | $830.2657 | $830.26 | $830.30 | $830.20 | |