| 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 | $185.25 | 7.304% | $198.7807 | $198.78 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.44 | 3.690% | $81.3344 | $81.33 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.76 | 10.732% | $24.0953 | $24.10 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.37 | 7.794% | $10.1003 | $10.10 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.45 | 9.157% | $95.4578 | $95.46 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.97 | 10.678% | $213.5753 | $213.58 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.27 | 7.476% | $164.7285 | $164.73 | $164.75 | $164.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.51 | $788.0723 | $788.08 | $788.15 | $788.10 | |