| 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 | $187.93 | 11.208% | $208.9932 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.55 | 7.177% | $72.3981 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.86 | 8.547% | $85.6002 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.88 | 8.831% | $30.3421 | $30.34 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.81 | 10.800% | $34.1375 | $34.14 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.79 | 6.105% | $58.1349 | $58.13 | $58.15 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.83 | 5.454% | $189.6379 | $189.64 | $189.65 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $627.65 | $679.2439 | $679.24 | $679.30 | $679.10 | |