| 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 | $195.27 | 5.738% | $206.4746 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.48 | 8.311% | $48.1767 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.57 | 9.328% | $14.8358 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.73 | 3.219% | $51.3308 | $51.33 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.93 | 8.691% | $84.7029 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.57 | 6.228% | $134.4528 | $134.45 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.58 | 6.248% | $77.1148 | $77.11 | $77.10 | $77.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.13 | $617.0884 | $617.08 | $617.10 | $617.10 | |