| 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 | $199.73 | 3.215% | $206.1513 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.44 | 9.752% | $30.1159 | $30.12 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.77 | 5.854% | $41.0396 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.27 | 13.361% | $211.1575 | $211.16 | $211.15 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.86 | 5.472% | $8.2901 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.82 | 4.242% | $139.4966 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.44 | 11.846% | $204.0518 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.33 | $840.3028 | $840.31 | $840.30 | $840.40 | |