| 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 | $187.96 | 10.787% | $208.2352 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.71 | 8.285% | $150.2021 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.87 | 4.389% | $73.9805 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.75 | 3.783% | $17.3837 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.88 | 12.869% | $28.0818 | $28.08 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.71 | 5.826% | $89.6452 | $89.65 | $89.65 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.36 | 10.316% | $112.9195 | $112.92 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.24 | $680.4480 | $680.45 | $680.50 | $680.40 | |