| 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 | $150.34 | 8.275% | $162.7806 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.38 | 8.422% | $230.2666 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.85 | 12.369% | $254.9091 | $254.91 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.60 | 7.548% | $31.8342 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.56 | 4.570% | $192.9944 | $192.99 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.35 | 8.813% | $19.9672 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.99 | 12.606% | $96.8299 | $96.83 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.07 | $989.5820 | $989.58 | $989.60 | $989.60 | |