| 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 | $184.85 | 8.539% | $200.6343 | $200.63 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.50 | 4.848% | $38.2695 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.36 | 5.561% | $27.8259 | $27.83 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.49 | 4.457% | $242.8521 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.95 | 8.664% | $57.5376 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.50 | 5.769% | $218.413 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.97 | 3.468% | $62.0498 | $62.05 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.62 | $847.5822 | $847.58 | $847.60 | $847.50 | |