| 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 | $190.48 | 6.500% | $202.8612 | $202.86 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.90 | 8.564% | $75.8862 | $75.89 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.61 | 5.531% | $36.5243 | $36.52 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.83 | 13.766% | $157.9413 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.57 | 11.240% | $65.1533 | $65.15 | $65.15 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.37 | 10.174% | $118.2938 | $118.29 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.74 | 5.537% | $192.8583 | $192.86 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.50 | $849.5184 | $849.51 | $849.50 | $849.60 | |