| 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 | $179.80 | 10.440% | $198.5711 | $198.57 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.58 | 4.169% | $52.6887 | $52.69 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.63 | 9.471% | $8.3526 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.52 | 5.438% | $215.6418 | $215.64 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.57 | 4.865% | $228.1548 | $228.15 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.73 | 9.717% | $30.4245 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.82 | 13.541% | $228.013 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.65 | $961.8465 | $961.83 | $961.80 | $961.90 | |