| 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 | $184.47 | 5.304% | $194.2543 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.61 | 7.245% | $229.086 | $229.09 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.36 | 8.402% | $65.4314 | $65.43 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.32 | 12.592% | $8.2417 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.99 | 8.498% | $257.1294 | $257.13 | $257.15 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.77 | 9.601% | $19.4761 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.88 | 5.533% | $10.4267 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.40 | $784.0456 | $784.05 | $784.15 | $784.00 | |