| 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 | $189.82 | 8.720% | $206.3723 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.83 | 6.221% | $131.5335 | $131.53 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.35 | 11.199% | $86.0124 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.75 | 6.361% | $91.2046 | $91.20 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.46 | 3.720% | $197.5451 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.87 | 9.800% | $7.5433 | $7.54 | $7.55 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.35 | 9.507% | $159.1684 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.43 | $879.3796 | $879.37 | $879.35 | $879.30 | |