| 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 | $55.73 | 10.205% | $61.4172 | $61.42 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.31 | 12.613% | $198.548 | $198.55 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.95 | 9.586% | $106.2436 | $106.24 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.84 | 10.795% | $200.3617 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.54 | 13.118% | $70.744 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.75 | 3.828% | $37.1185 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.26 | 4.290% | $253.6959 | $253.70 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.38 | $928.1289 | $928.13 | $928.10 | $928.00 | |