| 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 | $198.78 | 3.368% | $205.4749 | $205.47 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.88 | 7.289% | $177.971 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.47 | 9.585% | $15.8569 | $15.86 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.68 | 4.232% | $83.0521 | $83.05 | $83.05 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.97 | 9.165% | $99.3074 | $99.31 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.56 | 8.414% | $96.0114 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.57 | 3.743% | $231.9382 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.91 | $909.6119 | $909.61 | $909.55 | $909.70 | |