| 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 | $186.39 | 9.714% | $204.4959 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.55 | 3.323% | $6.7677 | $6.77 | $6.75 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.95 | 13.443% | $46.4549 | $46.45 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.91 | 12.531% | $120.3069 | $120.31 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.98 | 11.375% | $217.159 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.32 | 9.696% | $106.7561 | $106.76 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.42 | 5.367% | $25.7306 | $25.73 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.52 | $727.6711 | $727.68 | $727.65 | $727.80 | |