| 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 | $182.73 | 9.690% | $200.4365 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.51 | 11.494% | $27.3272 | $27.33 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.88 | 3.651% | $39.263 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.49 | 13.297% | $180.6974 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.77 | 12.254% | $36.7856 | $36.79 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.32 | 5.313% | $144.6158 | $144.62 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.60 | 12.275% | $120.8079 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.30 | $749.9334 | $749.95 | $749.95 | $749.90 | |