| 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 | $192.36 | 6.790% | $205.4212 | $205.42 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.62 | 8.348% | $79.7658 | $79.77 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.81 | 8.579% | $33.4532 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.69 | 9.162% | $21.494 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.73 | 9.502% | $40.2201 | $40.22 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.91 | 5.280% | $156.7724 | $156.77 | $156.75 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.42 | 8.646% | $16.7532 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.54 | $553.8799 | $553.87 | $553.80 | $554.00 | |