| 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 | $184.89 | 8.486% | $200.5798 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.80 | 5.315% | $88.254 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.56 | 4.406% | $211.4848 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.78 | 8.371% | $29.0218 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.54 | 3.154% | $51.1025 | $51.10 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.90 | 12.253% | $118.8759 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.99 | 6.162% | $179.4032 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.46 | $878.7220 | $878.71 | $878.75 | $878.80 | |