| 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 | $185.97 | 12.426% | $209.0786 | $209.08 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.59 | 7.571% | $207.171 | $207.17 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.52 | 7.661% | $87.7652 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.77 | 7.179% | $9.3996 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.68 | 8.551% | $60.4412 | $60.44 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.62 | 5.843% | $172.1219 | $172.12 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.37 | 3.333% | $36.5489 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.52 | $782.5264 | $782.53 | $782.50 | $782.50 | |