| 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 | $186.38 | 6.398% | $198.3046 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.63 | 4.187% | $50.6661 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.60 | 3.175% | $23.3176 | $23.32 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.86 | 9.126% | $201.7303 | $201.73 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.43 | 11.713% | $95.4364 | $95.44 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.92 | 9.297% | $10.8423 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.98 | 5.836% | $197.8922 | $197.89 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.80 | $778.1895 | $778.19 | $778.20 | $778.10 | |