| 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 | $185.60 | 7.306% | $199.1599 | $199.16 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.31 | 9.329% | $103.1082 | $103.11 | $103.10 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.48 | 12.264% | $49.935 | $49.94 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.49 | 6.142% | $263.7523 | $263.75 | $263.75 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.73 | 9.757% | $61.1676 | $61.17 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.44 | 5.555% | $196.7967 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.78 | 13.102% | $48.385 | $48.39 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.83 | $922.3047 | $922.32 | $922.30 | $922.40 | |