| 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 | $198.77 | 4.867% | $208.4441 | $208.44 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.94 | 9.175% | $46.8797 | $46.88 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.98 | 9.388% | $115.9294 | $115.93 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.75 | 10.634% | $16.3185 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.41 | 9.145% | $60.4772 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.42 | 4.273% | $101.5828 | $101.58 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.80 | 10.573% | $228.665 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.07 | $778.2967 | $778.30 | $778.35 | $778.30 | |