| 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 | $184.72 | 6.190% | $196.1542 | $196.15 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.67 | 5.309% | $209.2174 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.32 | 9.485% | $15.6783 | $15.68 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.56 | 12.720% | $199.0184 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.87 | 3.777% | $53.8291 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.86 | 3.496% | $87.8267 | $87.83 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.29 | 7.622% | $88.5621 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.29 | $850.2862 | $850.29 | $850.30 | $850.30 | |