| 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 | $185.46 | 8.575% | $201.3632 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.44 | 11.765% | $143.551 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.60 | 11.425% | $85.3516 | $85.35 | $85.35 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.78 | 9.870% | $205.2152 | $205.22 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.51 | 6.161% | $50.4371 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.66 | 12.549% | $239.3467 | $239.35 | $239.35 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.29 | 7.498% | $51.9108 | $51.91 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.74 | $977.1756 | $977.18 | $977.15 | $977.20 | |