| 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 | $188.35 | 5.185% | $198.1159 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.70 | 11.287% | $194.4184 | $194.42 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.47 | 13.372% | $71.9572 | $71.96 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.68 | 7.299% | $86.5688 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.59 | 10.280% | $238.8555 | $238.86 | $238.85 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.35 | 7.392% | $41.1848 | $41.18 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.83 | 6.325% | $130.599 | $130.60 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.97 | $961.6996 | $961.71 | $961.65 | $961.80 | |