| 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 | $184.90 | 9.455% | $202.3823 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.97 | 11.392% | $139.2066 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.98 | 9.389% | $8.7292 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.63 | 10.271% | $58.0356 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.54 | 12.315% | $25.3158 | $25.32 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.63 | 5.668% | $18.6293 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.99 | 8.502% | $249.5437 | $249.54 | $249.55 | $249.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.64 | $701.8425 | $701.85 | $701.90 | $701.70 | |