| 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 | $94.87 | 9.833% | $104.1986 | $104.20 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.39 | 5.570% | $186.2149 | $186.21 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.61 | 12.694% | $33.3687 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.77 | 7.429% | $48.096 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.76 | 11.827% | $15.3874 | $15.39 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.49 | 11.846% | $50.8787 | $50.88 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.75 | 7.375% | $125.3603 | $125.36 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.64 | $563.5046 | $563.51 | $563.50 | $563.60 | |