| 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 | $184.65 | 10.794% | $204.5811 | $204.58 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.36 | 5.155% | $18.2549 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.90 | 9.670% | $184.1359 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.47 | 13.382% | $16.4064 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.45 | 13.724% | $279.1356 | $279.14 | $279.15 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.52 | 12.373% | $8.4504 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.41 | 7.832% | $74.8462 | $74.85 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.76 | $785.8105 | $785.82 | $785.85 | $785.80 | |