| 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 | $190.88 | 5.525% | $201.4261 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.75 | 5.637% | $186.7134 | $186.71 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.56 | 9.777% | $73.0676 | $73.07 | $73.05 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.38 | 4.793% | $24.5006 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.97 | 7.836% | $38.7886 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.54 | 13.205% | $66.2702 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.93 | 12.303% | $83.0256 | $83.03 | $83.05 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.01 | $673.7921 | $673.80 | $673.80 | $673.80 | |