| 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 | $192.31 | 8.800% | $209.2333 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.58 | 9.216% | $97.8357 | $97.84 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.93 | 11.121% | $148.8244 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.77 | 9.648% | $84.1768 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.28 | 9.869% | $231.0325 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.90 | 11.128% | $54.3416 | $54.34 | $54.35 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.45 | 4.621% | $52.7813 | $52.78 | $52.80 | $52.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.22 | $878.2256 | $878.22 | $878.30 | $878.10 | |