| 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 | $177.44 | 7.143% | $190.1145 | $190.11 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.95 | 5.832% | $29.58 | $29.58 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.38 | 11.182% | $56.0135 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.93 | 4.328% | $13.4896 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.56 | 9.855% | $130.2441 | $130.24 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.54 | 7.297% | $230.195 | $230.20 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.96 | 3.260% | $77.4037 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.76 | $727.0404 | $727.03 | $727.05 | $727.00 | |