| 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 | $185.80 | 8.538% | $201.6636 | $201.66 | $201.65 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.84 | 5.835% | $25.2311 | $25.23 | $25.25 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.35 | 12.458% | $47.626 | $47.63 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.93 | 5.401% | $22.0604 | $22.06 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.56 | 8.813% | $9.3144 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.55 | 11.239% | $59.5685 | $59.57 | $59.55 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.47 | 10.226% | $204.4362 | $204.44 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.50 | $569.9002 | $569.90 | $569.90 | $569.90 | |