| 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 | $188.41 | 6.291% | $200.2629 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.76 | 12.694% | $58.3304 | $58.33 | $58.35 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.71 | 4.500% | $156.447 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.60 | 6.812% | $45.5019 | $45.50 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.66 | 4.164% | $6.9373 | $6.94 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.29 | 7.180% | $84.983 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.53 | 5.582% | $48.0715 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.96 | $600.5340 | $600.53 | $600.55 | $600.50 | |