| 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 | $182.77 | 6.775% | $195.1527 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.64 | 5.458% | $50.2402 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.82 | 6.410% | $27.4751 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.77 | 10.206% | $30.6042 | $30.60 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.71 | 3.433% | $6.9404 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.90 | 7.692% | $6.3538 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.75 | 9.720% | $272.9285 | $272.93 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.36 | $589.6949 | $589.69 | $589.75 | $589.70 | |