| 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 | $198.87 | 9.798% | $218.3553 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.90 | 7.481% | $28.9124 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.63 | 10.644% | $214.24 | $214.24 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.56 | 11.588% | $210.4103 | $210.41 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.39 | 6.389% | $18.501 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.33 | 13.831% | $37.9399 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.88 | 5.513% | $149.7018 | $149.70 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.56 | $878.0607 | $878.06 | $878.05 | $878.00 | |