| 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 | $192.35 | 8.838% | $209.3499 | $209.35 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.80 | 6.577% | $27.4969 | $27.50 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.31 | 5.654% | $20.4018 | $20.40 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.64 | 5.632% | $166.5183 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.81 | 12.491% | $38.0332 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.53 | 13.564% | $259.5278 | $259.53 | $259.55 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.71 | 11.616% | $107.9438 | $107.94 | $107.95 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.15 | $829.2717 | $829.27 | $829.30 | $829.10 | |