| 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 | $191.99 | 8.420% | $208.1556 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.99 | 11.358% | $18.9197 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.79 | 10.733% | $138.1837 | $138.18 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.98 | 9.544% | $95.2814 | $95.28 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.67 | 9.265% | $260.7828 | $260.78 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.68 | 5.842% | $185.9432 | $185.94 | $185.95 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.61 | 3.786% | $71.2076 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.71 | $978.4740 | $978.47 | $978.50 | $978.50 | |