| 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 | $180.94 | 11.347% | $201.4713 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.41 | 7.781% | $79.122 | $79.12 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.35 | 11.311% | $194.0707 | $194.07 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.41 | 3.809% | $57.5206 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.60 | 13.183% | $56.1388 | $56.14 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.59 | 9.417% | $7.2106 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.53 | 12.776% | $84.052 | $84.05 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.83 | $679.5860 | $679.58 | $679.50 | $679.60 | |