| 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 | $198.45 | 5.432% | $209.2298 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.45 | 5.797% | $162.3455 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.87 | 13.705% | $36.2378 | $36.24 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.83 | 8.497% | $48.6392 | $48.64 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.69 | 5.718% | $130.7626 | $130.76 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.53 | 7.338% | $244.2262 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.96 | 8.768% | $30.4115 | $30.41 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.78 | $861.8526 | $861.86 | $861.90 | $861.70 | |