| 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 | $193.50 | 12.847% | $218.3589 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.42 | 7.222% | $77.6502 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.79 | 9.651% | $267.3182 | $267.32 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.68 | 7.385% | $16.838 | $16.84 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.81 | 6.384% | $157.2462 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.52 | 10.694% | $134.5153 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.34 | 13.318% | $7.1844 | $7.18 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.06 | $879.1112 | $879.12 | $879.10 | $879.10 | |