| 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 | $179.25 | 10.702% | $198.4333 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.86 | 7.759% | $9.5474 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.95 | 12.317% | $141.4633 | $141.46 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.78 | 11.505% | $96.764 | $96.76 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.67 | 12.320% | $217.5301 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.77 | 13.723% | $158.9506 | $158.95 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.92 | 12.718% | $138.553 | $138.55 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.20 | $961.2417 | $961.23 | $961.25 | $961.30 | |