| 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 | $195.50 | 11.570% | $218.1194 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.76 | 7.721% | $39.5982 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.33 | 10.645% | $138.6714 | $138.67 | $138.65 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.94 | 10.459% | $48.5357 | $48.54 | $48.55 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.69 | 10.238% | $30.5249 | $30.52 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.73 | 6.151% | $185.4776 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.70 | 12.762% | $150.7628 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.65 | $811.6900 | $811.69 | $811.65 | $811.70 | |