| 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 | $185.35 | 8.671% | $201.4217 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.99 | 9.478% | $28.4533 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.39 | 11.130% | $139.3459 | $139.35 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.52 | 4.299% | $42.262 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.99 | 9.444% | $40.4833 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.28 | 13.184% | $25.2174 | $25.22 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.50 | 6.245% | $138.6497 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $567.02 | $615.8333 | $615.83 | $615.80 | $615.80 | |