| 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 | $192.70 | 5.736% | $203.7533 | $203.75 | $203.75 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.94 | 4.717% | $158.0598 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.73 | 12.126% | $99.4894 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.64 | 10.386% | $39.3416 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.36 | 8.615% | $189.3811 | $189.38 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.99 | 10.508% | $34.2464 | $34.25 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.89 | 8.212% | $58.3154 | $58.32 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.25 | $782.5870 | $782.59 | $782.60 | $782.60 | |