| 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 | $187.37 | 6.275% | $199.1275 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.55 | 7.186% | $77.7634 | $77.76 | $77.75 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.27 | 9.654% | $77.0539 | $77.05 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.36 | 4.306% | $34.7965 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.52 | 11.128% | $83.9239 | $83.92 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.63 | 7.298% | $39.3033 | $39.30 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.70 | 10.646% | $141.2949 | $141.29 | $141.30 | $141.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.40 | $653.2634 | $653.25 | $653.25 | $653.30 | |