| 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 | $187.36 | 11.111% | $208.1776 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.50 | 6.813% | $34.7142 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.60 | 5.450% | $41.7582 | $41.76 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.50 | 11.244% | $217.482 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.46 | 3.579% | $142.3797 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.88 | 5.252% | $110.3883 | $110.39 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.50 | 10.384% | $87.7553 | $87.76 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.80 | $842.6553 | $842.66 | $842.70 | $842.80 | |