| 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 | $187.78 | 7.269% | $201.4297 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.36 | 8.225% | $52.3376 | $52.34 | $52.35 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.56 | 11.358% | $140.9347 | $140.93 | $140.95 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.80 | 13.417% | $73.4942 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.80 | 3.257% | $11.1518 | $11.15 | $11.15 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.97 | 7.599% | $148.4543 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.62 | 5.187% | $24.8452 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.89 | $652.6475 | $652.64 | $652.70 | $652.60 | |