| 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 | $185.42 | 7.573% | $199.4619 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.49 | 12.360% | $18.5282 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.70 | 3.164% | $41.9877 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.75 | 7.554% | $212.688 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.94 | 6.452% | $233.066 | $233.07 | $233.05 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.91 | 5.563% | $41.0746 | $41.07 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.27 | 12.444% | $9.2991 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.48 | $756.1055 | $756.11 | $756.10 | $756.20 | |