| 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 | $187.27 | 11.843% | $209.4484 | $209.45 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.71 | 6.557% | $55.1006 | $55.10 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.29 | 11.405% | $17.0338 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.53 | 8.500% | $52.6551 | $52.66 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.72 | 9.546% | $54.4663 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.40 | 5.198% | $257.1039 | $257.10 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.91 | 9.485% | $194.7848 | $194.78 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.83 | $840.5929 | $840.59 | $840.60 | $840.60 | |