| 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 | 8.792% | $202.1355 | $202.14 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.27 | 10.516% | $159.4414 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.85 | 11.480% | $31.0472 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.38 | 9.494% | $120.8595 | $120.86 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.97 | 12.374% | $108.9691 | $108.97 | $108.95 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.34 | 13.251% | $45.6855 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.94 | 13.125% | $119.8446 | $119.84 | $119.85 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.55 | $787.9828 | $787.99 | $788.00 | $787.90 | |