| 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 | $188.30 | 8.491% | $204.2886 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.28 | 5.576% | $73.1431 | $73.14 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.67 | 6.491% | $232.8639 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.86 | 7.473% | $132.0413 | $132.04 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.36 | 10.333% | $29.0838 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.39 | 11.533% | $14.9343 | $14.93 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.93 | 13.722% | $34.037 | $34.04 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.79 | $720.3920 | $720.38 | $720.45 | $720.30 | |