| 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 | $187.47 | 8.750% | $203.8736 | $203.87 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.41 | 4.140% | $12.9238 | $12.92 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.64 | 10.852% | $61.6781 | $61.68 | $61.70 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.52 | 9.140% | $47.4977 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.70 | 6.280% | $252.6276 | $252.63 | $252.65 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.86 | 6.465% | $20.0793 | $20.08 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.51 | 6.790% | $128.6926 | $128.69 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.11 | $727.3727 | $727.37 | $727.40 | $727.40 | |