| 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 | $189.35 | 8.468% | $205.3842 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.93 | 11.511% | $42.2961 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.72 | 6.245% | $236.6289 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.26 | 4.477% | $6.5403 | $6.54 | $6.55 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.42 | 13.719% | $7.3008 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.46 | 6.584% | $60.1773 | $60.18 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.67 | 4.328% | $35.1272 | $35.13 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.81 | $593.4548 | $593.46 | $593.55 | $593.40 | |