| 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 | $188.85 | 8.763% | $205.3989 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.44 | 11.174% | $10.4948 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.62 | 12.611% | $35.6076 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.28 | 10.789% | $22.468 | $22.47 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.61 | 7.772% | $177.4035 | $177.40 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.50 | 11.717% | $9.4959 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.49 | 7.102% | $142.9705 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.79 | $603.8392 | $603.84 | $603.80 | $603.90 | |