| 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 | $189.75 | 6.577% | $202.2299 | $202.23 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.42 | 8.319% | $218.1761 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.95 | 11.203% | $182.3173 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.86 | 12.538% | $72.9921 | $72.99 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.80 | 12.407% | $42.4898 | $42.49 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.74 | 7.520% | $57.7812 | $57.78 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.97 | 7.626% | $139.8815 | $139.88 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.49 | $915.8679 | $915.87 | $915.95 | $915.90 | |