| 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 | $185.85 | 8.404% | $201.4688 | $201.47 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.82 | 10.477% | $40.6776 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.72 | 6.704% | $70.1259 | $70.13 | $70.15 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.36 | 9.757% | $8.0781 | $8.08 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.68 | 8.222% | $47.2714 | $47.27 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.78 | 13.129% | $237.322 | $237.32 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.57 | 10.606% | $50.4032 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.78 | $655.3470 | $655.35 | $655.35 | $655.40 | |