| 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 | $198.50 | 3.645% | $205.7353 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.81 | 10.270% | $89.1092 | $89.11 | $89.10 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.61 | 9.858% | $108.331 | $108.33 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.42 | 8.641% | $207.9606 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.40 | 13.137% | $128.2974 | $128.30 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.96 | 7.802% | $101.2908 | $101.29 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.96 | 5.854% | $8.426 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.66 | $849.1503 | $849.16 | $849.20 | $849.10 | |