| 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 | $182.59 | 9.297% | $199.5654 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.88 | 12.320% | $7.7276 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.75 | 7.108% | $24.3671 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.75 | 8.602% | $18.1908 | $18.19 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.72 | 9.316% | $263.1455 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.26 | 12.460% | $278.0686 | $278.07 | $278.05 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.50 | 11.564% | $80.8839 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.45 | $871.9489 | $871.96 | $871.95 | $872.00 | |