| 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 | $177.59 | 4.438% | $185.4714 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.46 | 9.177% | $22.3376 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.74 | 10.545% | $99.2031 | $99.20 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.51 | 12.785% | $86.2918 | $86.29 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.93 | 13.140% | $120.9806 | $120.98 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.66 | 8.768% | $59.4526 | $59.45 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.84 | 7.605% | $220.4181 | $220.42 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.73 | $794.1552 | $794.15 | $794.15 | $794.20 | |