| 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 | $186.39 | 5.846% | $197.2864 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.74 | 13.785% | $8.807 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.55 | 12.774% | $47.9853 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.44 | 3.110% | $53.0398 | $53.04 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.37 | 9.374% | $9.1546 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.77 | 4.751% | $95.0825 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.65 | 3.856% | $22.4848 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $408.91 | $433.8404 | $433.84 | $433.90 | $433.90 | |