| 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 | $180.85 | 4.625% | $189.2143 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 10.378% | $42.7715 | $42.77 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.54 | 9.507% | $65.2005 | $65.20 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.58 | 7.519% | $61.9094 | $61.91 | $61.90 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.30 | 6.444% | $50.348 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.35 | 3.777% | $214.1438 | $214.14 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.48 | 12.821% | $100.9522 | $100.95 | $100.95 | $101.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.85 | $724.5397 | $724.53 | $724.50 | $724.50 | |