| 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 | $187.52 | 11.384% | $208.8673 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.75 | 10.557% | $158.9257 | $158.93 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.44 | 10.678% | $40.3311 | $40.33 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.98 | 5.677% | $9.4898 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.60 | 13.699% | $149.6279 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.49 | 6.648% | $48.5142 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.95 | 6.451% | $38.2691 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.73 | $654.0251 | $654.03 | $654.05 | $654.00 | |