| 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 | $188.50 | 10.735% | $208.7355 | $208.74 | $208.75 | $208.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.29 | 7.632% | $241.4078 | $241.41 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.57 | 5.440% | $23.7978 | $23.80 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.32 | 3.188% | $153.0484 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.66 | 13.279% | $8.6772 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.96 | 13.372% | $56.6407 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.85 | 11.354% | $258.1742 | $258.17 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.15 | $950.4816 | $950.49 | $950.50 | $950.40 | |