| 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 | $186.27 | 8.709% | $202.4923 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.32 | 6.226% | $183.0486 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.33 | 13.652% | $15.1498 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.34 | 9.595% | $65.0337 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.77 | 9.150% | $231.147 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.44 | 12.296% | $82.4702 | $82.47 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.25 | 9.490% | $58.3034 | $58.30 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.72 | $837.6450 | $837.64 | $837.65 | $837.50 | |