| 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 | $186.31 | 5.240% | $196.0726 | $196.07 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.60 | 11.307% | $36.2861 | $36.29 | $36.30 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.28 | 12.568% | $215.3201 | $215.32 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.34 | 12.145% | $217.9426 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.63 | 8.204% | $82.9167 | $82.92 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.42 | 12.828% | $9.5001 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.83 | 10.290% | $22.9734 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.41 | $781.0116 | $781.01 | $780.95 | $781.00 | |