| 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 | $187.98 | 10.781% | $208.2461 | $208.25 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.95 | 5.282% | $17.8453 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.75 | 10.250% | $52.6444 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.58 | 8.451% | $35.3333 | $35.33 | $35.35 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.75 | 8.804% | $55.218 | $55.22 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.30 | 9.465% | $261.9497 | $261.95 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.49 | 4.138% | $56.7448 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.80 | $687.9816 | $687.98 | $688.00 | $687.70 | |