| 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 | $180.79 | 12.546% | $203.4719 | $203.47 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.74 | 9.108% | $8.445 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.77 | 5.243% | $82.8999 | $82.90 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.29 | 13.187% | $17.3063 | $17.31 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.77 | 12.126% | $45.7138 | $45.71 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.33 | 7.308% | $223.5548 | $223.55 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.84 | 11.494% | $183.7867 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.53 | $765.1784 | $765.18 | $765.15 | $765.20 | |