| 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 | $186.55 | 6.585% | $198.8343 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.27 | 13.800% | $159.6273 | $159.63 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.83 | 13.690% | $11.1757 | $11.18 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.49 | 11.578% | $46.2937 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.46 | 6.389% | $88.7923 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.70 | 3.353% | $167.1218 | $167.12 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.53 | 12.174% | $217.0903 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.83 | $888.9354 | $888.93 | $889.00 | $888.90 | |