| 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 | $185.35 | 9.768% | $203.455 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.95 | 10.127% | $225.7053 | $225.71 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.65 | 13.305% | $137.8355 | $137.84 | $137.85 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.77 | 8.408% | $16.0119 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.76 | 13.192% | $160.461 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.98 | 13.117% | $75.7658 | $75.77 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.35 | 10.110% | $40.025 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.81 | $859.2595 | $859.28 | $859.25 | $859.30 | |