| 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 | $186.55 | 6.542% | $198.7541 | $198.75 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.40 | 7.434% | $16.5448 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.30 | 5.173% | $27.6605 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.37 | 10.116% | $113.8269 | $113.83 | $113.85 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.74 | 10.294% | $230.2277 | $230.23 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.60 | 10.311% | $50.3018 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.82 | 5.661% | $240.7169 | $240.72 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.78 | $878.0327 | $878.03 | $878.05 | $878.00 | |