| 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 | $190.81 | 9.672% | $209.2651 | $209.27 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.60 | 3.365% | $78.1439 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.60 | 6.426% | $128.3498 | $128.35 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.90 | 7.692% | $268.0454 | $268.05 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.74 | 6.438% | $21.0109 | $21.01 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.48 | 7.488% | $33.8372 | $33.84 | $33.85 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.48 | 12.841% | $97.5849 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.61 | $836.2372 | $836.24 | $836.25 | $836.10 | |