| 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 | $189.53 | 6.449% | $201.7528 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.71 | 8.505% | $60.4481 | $60.45 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.67 | 7.528% | $195.3461 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.45 | 11.515% | $254.756 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.44 | 10.191% | $12.6059 | $12.61 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.56 | 11.276% | $87.4184 | $87.42 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.64 | 7.701% | $39.4616 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.00 | $851.7889 | $851.80 | $851.75 | $851.80 | |