| 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 | $188.76 | 9.275% | $206.2675 | $206.27 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.38 | 3.827% | $18.0451 | $18.05 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.52 | 13.824% | $199.7839 | $199.78 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.75 | 6.863% | $83.086 | $83.09 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.55 | 8.507% | $41.8294 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.79 | 7.308% | $53.4287 | $53.43 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.65 | 5.341% | $18.5927 | $18.59 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.40 | $621.0333 | $621.04 | $621.10 | $621.00 | |