| 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 | $196.78 | 5.729% | $208.0535 | $208.05 | $208.05 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.89 | 6.426% | $27.5537 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.95 | 11.655% | $9.9931 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.69 | 7.594% | $26.565 | $26.57 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.87 | 7.519% | $84.8002 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.38 | 5.172% | $54.0374 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.58 | 4.392% | $198.9503 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $199.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $577.14 | $609.9532 | $609.95 | $609.95 | $610.10 | |