| 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 | $181.83 | 11.299% | $202.375 | $202.38 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.77 | 9.201% | $40.1532 | $40.15 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.27 | 12.518% | $54.3124 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.32 | 7.495% | $40.1171 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.62 | 6.488% | $61.3584 | $61.36 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.94 | 12.410% | $97.7293 | $97.73 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.56 | 13.359% | $129.8641 | $129.86 | $129.85 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.31 | $625.9095 | $625.91 | $625.90 | $626.00 | |