| 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 | $177.89 | 13.535% | $201.9674 | $201.97 | $201.95 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.92 | 3.645% | $131.5462 | $131.55 | $131.55 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.61 | 7.700% | $46.968 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.85 | 6.420% | $34.959 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.34 | 12.498% | $51.0066 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.51 | 8.628% | $142.8567 | $142.86 | $142.85 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.68 | 5.535% | $247.6695 | $247.67 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.80 | $856.9734 | $856.99 | $856.90 | $857.10 | |