| 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 | $185.85 | 10.390% | $205.1598 | $205.16 | $205.15 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.40 | 7.814% | $5.822 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.60 | 4.406% | $45.521 | $45.52 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.87 | 5.343% | $16.7179 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.70 | 7.490% | $73.8456 | $73.85 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.68 | 12.632% | $80.7346 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.74 | 13.798% | $277.3712 | $277.37 | $277.35 | $277.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.84 | $705.1721 | $705.17 | $705.10 | $705.10 | |