| 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 | $182.48 | 8.614% | $198.1988 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.47 | 6.384% | $16.4576 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.81 | 11.651% | $100.2738 | $100.27 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.55 | 11.573% | $213.7181 | $213.72 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.30 | 10.287% | $19.0797 | $19.08 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.26 | 13.442% | $272.5557 | $272.56 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.55 | 3.788% | $48.3133 | $48.31 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.42 | $868.5970 | $868.60 | $868.55 | $868.70 | |