| 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 | $181.59 | 12.499% | $204.2869 | $204.29 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.81 | 10.608% | $21.9114 | $21.91 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.49 | 11.525% | $69.692 | $69.69 | $69.70 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.76 | 5.411% | $264.3286 | $264.33 | $264.35 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.42 | 11.447% | $6.0404 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.86 | 7.695% | $59.0815 | $59.08 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.88 | 8.248% | $147.0874 | $147.09 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.81 | $772.4282 | $772.43 | $772.50 | $772.40 | |