| 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 | $188.49 | 5.516% | $198.8871 | $198.89 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.71 | 10.732% | $87.1572 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.42 | 12.281% | $234.0161 | $234.02 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.97 | 8.327% | $153.7918 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.53 | 4.531% | $38.1852 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.99 | 10.744% | $50.9312 | $50.93 | $50.95 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.48 | 13.638% | $90.3195 | $90.32 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.59 | $853.2881 | $853.30 | $853.30 | $853.30 | |