| 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 | $181.77 | 13.572% | $206.4398 | $206.44 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.29 | 7.208% | $18.5363 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.65 | 12.682% | $102.1462 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.61 | 9.595% | $86.1526 | $86.15 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.67 | 4.525% | $150.1711 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.57 | 6.450% | $14.4453 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.86 | 8.531% | $254.8959 | $254.90 | $254.90 | $254.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.42 | $832.7872 | $832.80 | $832.80 | $832.70 | |