| 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 | $181.74 | 8.103% | $196.4664 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.37 | 12.857% | $19.6033 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.98 | 9.436% | $70.0172 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.94 | 7.780% | $27.9581 | $27.96 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.32 | 10.874% | $70.2054 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.35 | 10.361% | $120.6798 | $120.68 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.26 | 8.671% | $51.3579 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.96 | $556.2881 | $556.30 | $556.25 | $556.40 | |