| 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 | $175.85 | 11.603% | $196.2539 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.27 | 7.872% | $62.857 | $62.86 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.88 | 8.727% | $56.4076 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.44 | 10.701% | $28.1623 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.87 | 7.164% | $87.7352 | $87.74 | $87.75 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.78 | 8.755% | $42.1752 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.90 | 10.377% | $8.7198 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $439.99 | $482.3110 | $482.32 | $482.30 | $482.40 | |