| 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 | $196.26 | 11.269% | $218.3765 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.66 | 5.598% | $13.3687 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.85 | 7.474% | $24.5578 | $24.56 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.65 | 11.491% | $195.8339 | $195.83 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.63 | 3.644% | $88.7504 | $88.75 | $88.75 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.58 | 8.535% | $60.3238 | $60.32 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.87 | 11.529% | $278.6775 | $278.68 | $278.70 | $278.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.50 | $879.8886 | $879.89 | $879.90 | $880.00 | |