| 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 | $189.54 | 8.448% | $205.5523 | $205.55 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.65 | 8.461% | $40.8356 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.74 | 7.673% | $145.0786 | $145.08 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.97 | 7.745% | $34.4461 | $34.45 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.90 | 10.180% | $48.369 | $48.37 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.45 | 12.501% | $210.8831 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.35 | 4.543% | $186.4524 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.60 | $871.6171 | $871.62 | $871.65 | $871.70 | |