| 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 | $191.77 | 8.338% | $207.7598 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.72 | 5.353% | $9.1868 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.63 | 8.220% | $48.2986 | $48.30 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.76 | 6.294% | $12.5002 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.27 | 13.484% | $159.184 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.28 | 7.102% | $37.7856 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.85 | 5.718% | $159.4756 | $159.48 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.28 | $634.1906 | $634.20 | $634.25 | $634.30 | |