| 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 | $188.45 | 9.596% | $206.5337 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.63 | 7.174% | $13.5361 | $13.54 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.35 | 4.367% | $42.1121 | $42.11 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.96 | 10.437% | $7.6864 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.93 | 4.122% | $177.9757 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.76 | 11.523% | $14.2303 | $14.23 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.44 | 5.527% | $115.4887 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.52 | $577.5630 | $577.57 | $577.65 | $577.50 | |