| 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 | $189.59 | 4.675% | $198.4533 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.42 | 8.151% | $175.6589 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.87 | 8.685% | $218.3156 | $218.32 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.79 | 4.545% | $125.2345 | $125.23 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.41 | 12.444% | $144.3893 | $144.39 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.26 | 3.450% | $257.8595 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.83 | 7.281% | $254.0736 | $254.07 | $254.05 | $254.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.17 | $1,373.9847 | $1,373.98 | $1,373.95 | $1,374.10 | |