| 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 | $187.85 | 5.626% | $198.4184 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.28 | 12.187% | $50.7983 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.99 | 13.614% | $35.209 | $35.21 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.69 | 5.347% | $143.9988 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.69 | 4.265% | $54.9372 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.31 | 5.830% | $231.0375 | $231.04 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.37 | 6.354% | $123.7641 | $123.76 | $123.75 | $123.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.18 | $838.1633 | $838.17 | $838.15 | $838.10 | |