| 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 | $189.49 | 5.841% | $200.5581 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.57 | 5.409% | $102.8476 | $102.85 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.43 | 9.623% | $41.0319 | $41.03 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.69 | 9.232% | $13.8615 | $13.86 | $13.85 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.54 | 6.847% | $175.8061 | $175.81 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.85 | 10.267% | $153.1057 | $153.11 | $153.10 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.84 | 13.772% | $43.0513 | $43.05 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.41 | $730.2622 | $730.27 | $730.25 | $730.30 | |