| 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 | $5.50 | 10.245% | $6.0635 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.43 | 5.172% | $204.4859 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.41 | 9.255% | $22.2989 | $22.30 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.57 | 9.847% | $204.9415 | $204.94 | $204.95 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.83 | 9.855% | $222.8189 | $222.82 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.40 | 11.797% | $95.4746 | $95.47 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.44 | 3.756% | $76.1984 | $76.20 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.58 | $832.2817 | $832.28 | $832.25 | $832.30 | |