| 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 | $185.73 | 7.299% | $199.2864 | $199.29 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.36 | 11.665% | $37.2514 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.84 | 4.278% | $224.0309 | $224.03 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.36 | 5.121% | $53.9901 | $53.99 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.78 | 7.241% | $164.9152 | $164.92 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.28 | 10.465% | $129.5534 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.31 | 13.554% | $42.367 | $42.37 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.66 | $851.3944 | $851.40 | $851.40 | $851.50 | |