| 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 | $198.26 | 3.518% | $205.2348 | $205.23 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.85 | 9.173% | $10.7535 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.58 | 13.600% | $88.1309 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.70 | 11.497% | $207.0499 | $207.05 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.42 | 13.276% | $279.1347 | $279.13 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.45 | 10.625% | $96.7416 | $96.74 | $96.75 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.49 | 4.281% | $27.624 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.75 | $914.6694 | $914.65 | $914.70 | $914.50 | |