| 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 | $183.36 | 8.282% | $198.5459 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.40 | 8.444% | $126.2288 | $126.23 | $126.25 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.29 | 5.285% | $55.0535 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.50 | 11.729% | $13.9661 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.73 | 11.824% | $94.7485 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.80 | 6.470% | $264.8974 | $264.90 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.37 | 3.423% | $185.5098 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.45 | $938.9500 | $938.96 | $938.95 | $938.90 | |