| 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 | $196.72 | 12.494% | $221.2982 | $221.30 | $221.30 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.72 | 5.247% | $16.5448 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.68 | 5.190% | $236.3409 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.87 | 10.546% | $151.3043 | $151.30 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.73 | 8.790% | $92.1778 | $92.18 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.81 | 10.855% | $75.1708 | $75.17 | $75.15 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.95 | 3.179% | $195.9885 | $195.99 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.48 | $988.8253 | $988.82 | $988.85 | $988.80 | |