| 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 | $178.25 | 13.601% | $202.4938 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.36 | 6.216% | $185.1982 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.73 | 3.425% | $20.4058 | $20.41 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.52 | 11.624% | $24.0215 | $24.02 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.39 | 7.436% | $6.8652 | $6.87 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.65 | 13.426% | $115.2975 | $115.30 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.95 | 10.215% | $153.1437 | $153.14 | $153.15 | $153.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.85 | $707.4257 | $707.43 | $707.40 | $707.40 | |