| 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 | $184.90 | 8.774% | $201.1231 | $201.12 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.40 | 5.450% | $19.4028 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.97 | 8.326% | $92.0446 | $92.04 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.60 | 8.347% | $120.9153 | $120.92 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.80 | 11.628% | $13.1721 | $13.17 | $13.15 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.99 | 11.630% | $50.2223 | $50.22 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.84 | 8.484% | $157.1282 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.50 | $654.0084 | $654.00 | $653.95 | $653.90 | |