| 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 | $188.44 | 8.569% | $204.5874 | $204.59 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.30 | 12.426% | $198.207 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.80 | 9.349% | $272.0603 | $272.06 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.68 | 8.536% | $30.0428 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.35 | 5.289% | $82.4939 | $82.49 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.42 | 3.730% | $40.8904 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.69 | 3.652% | $30.7743 | $30.77 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.68 | $859.0561 | $859.05 | $859.05 | $859.10 | |