| 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 | $179.80 | 12.375% | $202.0503 | $202.05 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.94 | 10.607% | $20.949 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.50 | 7.136% | $134.4557 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.82 | 7.253% | $36.273 | $36.27 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.50 | 7.582% | $34.9642 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.91 | 4.209% | $29.0847 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.88 | 9.827% | $201.9499 | $201.95 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.35 | $659.7268 | $659.72 | $659.70 | $659.80 | |