| 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 | $188.78 | 6.806% | $201.6284 | $201.63 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.59 | 10.446% | $94.5307 | $94.53 | $94.55 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.53 | 13.106% | $25.4828 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.82 | 3.309% | $6.0126 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.47 | 12.799% | $35.4978 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.34 | 6.176% | $59.8196 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.32 | 4.751% | $126.0364 | $126.04 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.85 | $549.0083 | $549.01 | $549.05 | $548.90 | |