| 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 | $196.83 | 11.310% | $219.0915 | $219.09 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.25 | 4.847% | $52.6856 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.41 | 10.719% | $257.322 | $257.32 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.58 | 5.625% | $218.2001 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.86 | 13.553% | $8.9253 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.88 | 3.686% | $202.0633 | $202.06 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.93 | 8.323% | $20.5055 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.74 | $978.7933 | $978.80 | $978.80 | $978.80 | |