| 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 | $182.62 | 5.256% | $192.2185 | $192.22 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.39 | 8.401% | $27.523 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.91 | 6.113% | $129.3624 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.42 | 9.867% | $5.9548 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.92 | 10.519% | $47.4348 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.61 | 9.154% | $66.1582 | $66.16 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.94 | 13.335% | $269.6693 | $269.67 | $269.65 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.81 | $738.3210 | $738.31 | $738.25 | $738.40 | |