| 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 | $190.87 | 6.601% | $203.4693 | $203.47 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.83 | 11.466% | $55.5435 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.89 | 12.398% | $211.1846 | $211.18 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.93 | 6.600% | $93.7334 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.46 | 13.570% | $8.4723 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.51 | 3.841% | $170.8288 | $170.83 | $170.85 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.50 | 4.118% | $87.9797 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.99 | $831.2116 | $831.20 | $831.25 | $831.20 | |