| 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 | $190.70 | 4.598% | $199.4684 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 3.645% | $8.8098 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.72 | 5.676% | $166.6722 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.25 | 11.117% | $220.2895 | $220.29 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.60 | 5.780% | $30.2531 | $30.25 | $30.25 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.46 | 11.388% | $123.0392 | $123.04 | $123.05 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.31 | 9.144% | $100.7508 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.54 | $849.2830 | $849.28 | $849.25 | $849.40 | |