| 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 | $183.25 | 8.308% | $198.4744 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.61 | 9.651% | $86.1967 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.99 | 13.732% | $271.8081 | $271.81 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.54 | 10.453% | $106.6313 | $106.63 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.51 | 10.647% | $204.1548 | $204.15 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.50 | 8.229% | $93.6181 | $93.62 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.54 | 11.508% | $265.9912 | $265.99 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.94 | $1,226.8746 | $1,226.87 | $1,226.85 | $1,226.90 | |