| 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 | $197.76 | 5.315% | $208.2709 | $208.27 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.32 | 8.216% | $88.0013 | $88.00 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.72 | 3.739% | $145.9815 | $145.98 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.78 | 11.372% | $175.7227 | $175.72 | $175.70 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.40 | 12.278% | $94.7626 | $94.76 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.38 | 9.526% | $167.991 | $167.99 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.46 | 12.410% | $17.3786 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.82 | $898.1086 | $898.10 | $898.10 | $898.20 | |