| 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 | $183.30 | 8.275% | $198.4681 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.70 | 3.172% | $60.562 | $60.56 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.58 | 9.340% | $118.7214 | $118.72 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.57 | 13.595% | $114.2425 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.95 | 9.749% | $87.7443 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.27 | 13.358% | $24.1112 | $24.11 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.61 | 9.453% | $190.0214 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.98 | $793.8709 | $793.86 | $793.80 | $793.80 | |