| 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 | $190.27 | 7.438% | $204.4223 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.88 | 8.706% | $35.7425 | $35.74 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.29 | 6.656% | $216.821 | $216.82 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.33 | 11.753% | $5.9564 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.79 | 8.784% | $23.704 | $23.70 | $23.70 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.93 | 13.606% | $48.7711 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.80 | 11.427% | $250.4879 | $250.49 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.29 | $785.9052 | $785.90 | $785.85 | $785.90 | |