| 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 | $178.86 | 12.615% | $201.4232 | $201.42 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.99 | 6.866% | $41.6671 | $41.67 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.38 | 8.761% | $8.0266 | $8.03 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.33 | 9.608% | $22.2833 | $22.28 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.28 | 7.623% | $19.6735 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.51 | 4.111% | $92.1486 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.69 | 9.301% | $152.6826 | $152.68 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.04 | $537.9049 | $537.90 | $537.90 | $537.90 | |