| 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 | $186.58 | 9.630% | $204.5477 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.95 | 9.545% | $204.7944 | $204.79 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.78 | 7.570% | $86.895 | $86.90 | $86.90 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.88 | 9.558% | $18.4934 | $18.49 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.69 | 11.848% | $76.8284 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.75 | 13.585% | $145.1048 | $145.10 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.48 | 11.399% | $250.0685 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.11 | $986.7322 | $986.73 | $986.75 | $986.70 | |