| 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 | $186.53 | 7.483% | $200.488 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.74 | 7.142% | $31.864 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.36 | 6.252% | $102.3844 | $102.38 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.71 | 10.502% | $258.2542 | $258.25 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.60 | 12.608% | $180.8484 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.37 | 3.580% | $8.6696 | $8.67 | $8.65 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.51 | 3.343% | $79.0677 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.82 | $861.5763 | $861.57 | $861.55 | $861.70 | |