| 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 | $184.45 | 7.450% | $198.1915 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.31 | 5.305% | $71.9338 | $71.93 | $71.95 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.92 | 8.773% | $70.6154 | $70.62 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.44 | 9.157% | $196.9629 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.93 | 13.761% | $21.535 | $21.54 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.76 | 7.858% | $31.02 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.41 | 5.240% | $248.7979 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.22 | $839.0565 | $839.06 | $839.05 | $839.00 | |