| 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 | $117.57 | 13.257% | $133.1563 | $133.16 | $133.15 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.73 | 9.249% | $87.1042 | $87.10 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.46 | 6.655% | $46.3523 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.76 | 3.604% | $26.6884 | $26.69 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.53 | 7.518% | $91.9601 | $91.96 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.94 | 8.385% | $49.7921 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.26 | 8.596% | $201.1849 | $201.18 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.25 | $636.2383 | $636.23 | $636.25 | $636.40 | |