| 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 | $183.67 | 13.659% | $208.7575 | $208.76 | $208.75 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 11.290% | $40.376 | $40.38 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.82 | 4.341% | $75.9811 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.49 | 12.611% | $30.9568 | $30.96 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.26 | 6.220% | $52.324 | $52.32 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.93 | 4.216% | $183.3472 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.53 | 7.571% | $5.9487 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.98 | $597.6913 | $597.70 | $597.70 | $597.70 | |