| 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 | $205.35 | 7.333% | $220.4083 | $220.41 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.88 | 13.440% | $167.7551 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.29 | 10.773% | $26.9068 | $26.91 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.84 | 7.436% | $54.6205 | $54.62 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.35 | 10.691% | $16.9911 | $16.99 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.95 | 7.183% | $34.245 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.87 | 10.440% | $78.2688 | $78.27 | $78.25 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.53 | $599.1956 | $599.21 | $599.15 | $599.20 | |