| 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 | $205.48 | 9.540% | $225.0828 | $225.08 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.92 | 5.323% | $78.908 | $78.91 | $78.90 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.68 | 12.117% | $24.307 | $24.31 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.77 | 4.153% | $6.0096 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.29 | 7.236% | $51.7843 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.51 | 7.446% | $10.2181 | $10.22 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.40 | 13.167% | $163.4131 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.05 | $559.7229 | $559.72 | $559.70 | $559.70 | |