| 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 | $197.96 | 5.779% | $209.4001 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.73 | 8.471% | $20.3166 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.59 | 8.568% | $264.4608 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.88 | 8.466% | $85.558 | $85.56 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.38 | 13.191% | $26.4641 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.97 | 11.863% | $26.8136 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.98 | 7.164% | $241.0976 | $241.10 | $241.10 | $241.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.49 | $874.1108 | $874.11 | $874.05 | $874.20 | |