| 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 | $185.83 | 9.177% | $202.8836 | $202.88 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.38 | 5.565% | $111.2444 | $111.24 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.98 | 13.489% | $181.5597 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.74 | 3.570% | $38.0516 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.38 | 7.540% | $83.2145 | $83.21 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.97 | 10.583% | $18.7659 | $18.77 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.71 | 10.372% | $51.5548 | $51.55 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.99 | $687.2745 | $687.26 | $687.25 | $687.40 | |