| 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 | $184.84 | 7.680% | $199.0357 | $199.04 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.31 | 10.720% | $85.5976 | $85.60 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.55 | 11.659% | $75.4257 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.58 | 11.817% | $84.5113 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.49 | 9.579% | $52.0391 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.99 | 9.426% | $195.8616 | $195.86 | $195.85 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.80 | 12.584% | $126.9948 | $126.99 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.56 | $819.4658 | $819.47 | $819.50 | $819.40 | |