| 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 | $185.48 | 5.804% | $196.2453 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.75 | 11.423% | $14.2064 | $14.21 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.53 | 7.508% | $130.6545 | $130.65 | $130.65 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.66 | 5.763% | $22.9083 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.96 | 10.800% | $269.1997 | $269.20 | $269.20 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.84 | 12.224% | $226.5129 | $226.51 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.88 | 13.262% | $19.1186 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.10 | $878.8457 | $878.85 | $878.80 | $878.80 | |