| 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 | $180.78 | 9.762% | $198.4277 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.75 | 3.348% | $113.4244 | $113.42 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.34 | 11.370% | $63.8596 | $63.86 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.78 | 8.676% | $103.0031 | $103.00 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.32 | 12.665% | $136.6852 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.91 | 8.332% | $16.1523 | $16.15 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.32 | 10.619% | $272.4767 | $272.48 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.20 | $904.0290 | $904.03 | $904.05 | $904.10 | |