| 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 | $188.61 | 8.775% | $205.1605 | $205.16 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.64 | 3.136% | $255.406 | $255.41 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.84 | 5.389% | $19.8553 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.83 | 6.781% | $30.785 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.73 | 4.838% | $122.3774 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.65 | 11.606% | $197.152 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.70 | 13.700% | $58.7829 | $58.78 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.00 | $889.5191 | $889.53 | $889.55 | $889.70 | |