| 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 | $179.98 | 8.366% | $195.0371 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.80 | 3.407% | $20.4746 | $20.47 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.81 | 10.701% | $44.0701 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.45 | 11.369% | $102.9606 | $102.96 | $102.95 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.64 | 11.763% | $83.4199 | $83.42 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.72 | 6.184% | $264.1008 | $264.10 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.71 | 8.604% | $26.836 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.11 | $736.8991 | $736.90 | $736.85 | $736.90 | |