| 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 | $187.47 | 7.497% | $201.5246 | $201.52 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.94 | 11.121% | $149.9467 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.35 | 8.247% | $75.0693 | $75.07 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.47 | 8.243% | $29.7344 | $29.73 | $29.75 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.69 | 12.157% | $18.719 | $18.72 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.86 | 4.668% | $87.7746 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.75 | 7.725% | $47.1297 | $47.13 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.53 | $609.8983 | $609.89 | $609.85 | $609.80 | |