| 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 | $201.86 | 9.609% | $221.2567 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.53 | 8.756% | $47.3415 | $47.34 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.91 | 5.305% | $104.1572 | $104.16 | $104.15 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.76 | 10.355% | $78.0872 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.32 | 12.380% | $80.1494 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.37 | 8.434% | $13.4133 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.26 | 9.153% | $45.0365 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.01 | $589.4418 | $589.45 | $589.45 | $589.40 | |