| 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 | $183.73 | 8.449% | $199.2533 | $199.25 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.55 | 6.873% | $105.3233 | $105.32 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.61 | 8.281% | $115.4384 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.87 | 10.442% | $136.8045 | $136.80 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.63 | 11.551% | $27.475 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.48 | 7.328% | $155.0675 | $155.07 | $155.05 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.63 | 9.241% | $96.8203 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.50 | $836.1823 | $836.18 | $836.15 | $836.20 | |