| 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 | $181.44 | 11.741% | $202.7429 | $202.74 | $202.75 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.39 | 13.719% | $210.8237 | $210.82 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.67 | 12.400% | $158.1131 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.83 | 7.764% | $41.8448 | $41.84 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.26 | 13.477% | $22.9904 | $22.99 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.52 | 7.777% | $10.2604 | $10.26 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.61 | 4.299% | $137.2679 | $137.27 | $137.25 | $137.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.72 | $784.0432 | $784.03 | $784.00 | $784.00 | |