| 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 | $187.50 | 11.183% | $208.4681 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.73 | 7.454% | $8.3062 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.26 | 12.723% | $79.1992 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.62 | 3.165% | $209.0329 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.67 | 11.210% | $41.8928 | $41.89 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.29 | 4.573% | $231.4096 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.88 | 9.153% | $196.3444 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.95 | $974.6532 | $974.65 | $974.65 | $974.60 | |