| 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 | $190.40 | 5.753% | $201.3537 | $201.35 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.76 | 12.229% | $247.7567 | $247.76 | $247.75 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.49 | 3.817% | $9.8522 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.93 | 6.378% | $196.7248 | $196.72 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.53 | 11.594% | $77.5913 | $77.59 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.84 | 7.506% | $129.9103 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.40 | 7.404% | $82.0567 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.35 | $945.2457 | $945.24 | $945.20 | $945.40 | |