| 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 | $185.76 | 8.679% | $201.8821 | $201.88 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.83 | 12.507% | $62.8127 | $62.81 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.43 | 8.397% | $158.7257 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.70 | 6.634% | $140.437 | $140.44 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.50 | 11.589% | $157.8984 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.44 | 6.152% | $162.8796 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.33 | 7.706% | $64.979 | $64.98 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.99 | $949.6145 | $949.62 | $949.70 | $949.60 | |