| 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 | $187.36 | 9.869% | $205.8506 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.26 | 6.313% | $33.2334 | $33.23 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.53 | 10.842% | $6.1296 | $6.13 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.42 | 3.833% | $177.9905 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.56 | 9.401% | $95.7915 | $95.79 | $95.80 | $95.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.25 | 7.781% | $87.5721 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.30 | 6.617% | $235.9434 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.68 | $842.5111 | $842.50 | $842.55 | $842.50 | |