| 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 | $201.73 | 3.399% | $208.5868 | $208.59 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.81 | 13.822% | $49.8654 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.59 | 13.715% | $180.3406 | $180.34 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.52 | 6.293% | $7.9932 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.56 | 9.475% | $9.3711 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.76 | 8.334% | $44.1569 | $44.16 | $44.15 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.36 | 8.169% | $105.3133 | $105.31 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.33 | $605.6273 | $605.63 | $605.60 | $605.70 | |