| 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 | $178.54 | 5.749% | $188.8043 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.83 | 4.576% | $208.9742 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.27 | 13.516% | $41.1723 | $41.17 | $41.15 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.36 | 3.465% | $87.2831 | $87.28 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.56 | 9.363% | $84.8219 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.99 | 3.710% | $229.1887 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.29 | 10.857% | $9.19 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.84 | $849.4345 | $849.42 | $849.40 | $849.50 | |