| 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 | $189.52 | 6.796% | $202.3998 | $202.40 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.77 | 13.821% | $86.2422 | $86.24 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.90 | 6.767% | $40.4647 | $40.46 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.25 | 11.818% | $11.4613 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.73 | 13.154% | $16.6676 | $16.67 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.44 | 7.134% | $109.7481 | $109.75 | $109.75 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.95 | 4.449% | $135.7315 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.56 | $602.7152 | $602.71 | $602.70 | $602.70 | |