| 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 | $195.40 | 5.553% | $206.2506 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.63 | 10.297% | $60.2553 | $60.26 | $60.25 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.72 | 4.867% | $54.2372 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.57 | 10.188% | $150.4838 | $150.48 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.42 | 5.866% | $63.9642 | $63.96 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.32 | 8.343% | $108.6897 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.38 | 8.241% | $58.8615 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.44 | $702.7423 | $702.74 | $702.75 | $702.90 | |