| 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 | $181.33 | 10.525% | $200.415 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.76 | 10.108% | $20.6563 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.35 | 12.544% | $157.9555 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.58 | 8.243% | $25.5237 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.85 | 13.395% | $71.2688 | $71.27 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.29 | 4.353% | $63.958 | $63.96 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.47 | 10.855% | $6.0638 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.63 | $545.8411 | $545.85 | $545.75 | $546.00 | |