| 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 | $177.99 | 8.185% | $192.5585 | $192.56 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.93 | 13.835% | $127.4155 | $127.42 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.38 | 9.526% | $49.7029 | $49.70 | $49.70 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.73 | 9.166% | $6.2552 | $6.26 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.62 | 6.109% | $38.8571 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.94 | 3.675% | $60.0693 | $60.07 | $60.05 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.30 | 8.768% | $261.3695 | $261.37 | $261.35 | $261.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.89 | $736.2280 | $736.24 | $736.15 | $736.40 | |