| 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 | $186.80 | 11.624% | $208.5136 | $208.51 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.66 | 11.181% | $7.4047 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.97 | 12.258% | $147.0243 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.78 | 13.699% | $138.4626 | $138.46 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.66 | 6.134% | $78.1783 | $78.18 | $78.20 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.25 | 5.550% | $29.8179 | $29.82 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.80 | 8.658% | $234.484 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.92 | $843.8854 | $843.87 | $843.85 | $843.90 | |