| 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 | $204.78 | 7.506% | $220.1508 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.80 | 3.213% | $129.842 | $129.84 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.69 | 11.637% | $171.5749 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.99 | 6.398% | $14.8851 | $14.89 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.55 | 13.748% | $54.0872 | $54.09 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.33 | 4.342% | $12.8654 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.37 | 5.280% | $186.7351 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.51 | $790.1405 | $790.15 | $790.15 | $790.20 | |