| 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 | $185.63 | 8.360% | $201.1487 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.84 | 4.343% | $53.048 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.84 | 3.376% | $206.5866 | $206.59 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.62 | 8.715% | $62.6416 | $62.64 | $62.65 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.94 | 13.830% | $166.1235 | $166.12 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.42 | 6.542% | $243.3632 | $243.36 | $243.35 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.66 | 8.582% | $17.0039 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.95 | $949.9155 | $949.91 | $949.90 | $949.80 | |