| 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 | $186.33 | 9.725% | $204.4506 | $204.45 | $204.45 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.52 | 7.430% | $98.3199 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.25 | 6.181% | $183.9586 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.97 | 7.641% | $81.7749 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.37 | 10.551% | $22.5192 | $22.52 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.59 | 7.236% | $24.2246 | $24.22 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.54 | 3.765% | $164.509 | $164.51 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.57 | $779.7568 | $779.75 | $779.65 | $779.80 | |