| 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 | $189.31 | 6.290% | $201.2176 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.69 | 10.118% | $62.4259 | $62.43 | $62.45 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.50 | 5.390% | $143.8574 | $143.86 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.83 | 12.432% | $24.5439 | $24.54 | $24.55 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.93 | 6.739% | $266.7728 | $266.77 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.67 | 13.743% | $271.4704 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.32 | 9.188% | $10.1763 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.25 | $980.4643 | $980.47 | $980.45 | $980.50 | |