| 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 | $191.92 | 8.565% | $208.3579 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.74 | 8.801% | $71.5258 | $71.53 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.57 | 6.721% | $202.311 | $202.31 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.26 | 9.497% | $32.0388 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.66 | 3.737% | $49.4411 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.32 | 3.745% | $17.9686 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.93 | 13.816% | $15.8546 | $15.85 | $15.85 | $15.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.40 | $597.4978 | $597.50 | $597.50 | $597.50 | |