| 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 | $179.42 | 12.741% | $202.2799 | $202.28 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.74 | 4.453% | $82.2463 | $82.25 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.39 | 5.810% | $56.492 | $56.49 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.70 | 8.245% | $103.5905 | $103.59 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.35 | 5.272% | $67.7425 | $67.74 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.28 | 10.556% | $63.3265 | $63.33 | $63.35 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.97 | 13.485% | $19.2584 | $19.26 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.85 | $594.9361 | $594.94 | $595.00 | $594.90 | |