| 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 | $183.37 | 8.405% | $198.7822 | $198.78 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.56 | 9.554% | $210.9572 | $210.96 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.83 | 13.201% | $186.5892 | $186.59 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.51 | 6.538% | $77.2507 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.25 | 4.850% | $128.1791 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.74 | 3.677% | $18.3923 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.80 | 9.629% | $139.0096 | $139.01 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.06 | $959.1603 | $959.16 | $959.20 | $959.30 | |