| 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 | $184.73 | 8.157% | $199.7984 | $199.80 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.69 | 5.183% | $97.4941 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.48 | 6.719% | $144.5829 | $144.58 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.58 | 6.442% | $42.1297 | $42.13 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.84 | 13.544% | $108.8206 | $108.82 | $108.80 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.60 | 8.407% | $107.9734 | $107.97 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.75 | 11.778% | $99.203 | $99.20 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.67 | $800.0021 | $799.99 | $800.00 | $800.00 | |