| 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 | $189.44 | 8.455% | $205.4572 | $205.46 | $205.45 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.60 | 7.233% | $19.9453 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.30 | 11.331% | $52.6596 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.38 | 10.357% | $58.9086 | $58.91 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.29 | 7.825% | $182.5369 | $182.54 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.84 | 5.181% | $47.1632 | $47.16 | $47.15 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.62 | 8.766% | $260.6251 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.47 | $827.2959 | $827.31 | $827.30 | $827.30 | |