| 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 | $199.79 | 3.154% | $206.0914 | $206.09 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.94 | 5.189% | $25.1822 | $25.18 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.66 | 9.528% | $236.2081 | $236.21 | $236.20 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.67 | 12.593% | $9.7618 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.66 | 4.397% | $229.3185 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.74 | 4.437% | $40.4589 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.70 | 11.358% | $72.0486 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.16 | $819.0695 | $819.07 | $819.05 | $819.10 | |