| 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 | $212.53 | 3.589% | $220.1577 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.81 | 13.805% | $45.3058 | $45.31 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.89 | 13.149% | $6.6645 | $6.66 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.27 | 12.745% | $207.7552 | $207.76 | $207.75 | $207.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.65 | 5.501% | $5.9608 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.72 | 9.374% | $151.7236 | $151.72 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.66 | 8.598% | $62.6176 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.53 | $700.1852 | $700.19 | $700.10 | $700.30 | |