| 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 | $204.82 | 12.225% | $229.8592 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.78 | 5.774% | $17.7489 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.85 | 11.458% | $178.1656 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.45 | 4.611% | $10.9318 | $10.93 | $10.95 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.42 | 4.831% | $118.8993 | $118.90 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.71 | 12.658% | $77.4073 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.44 | 8.619% | $148.1998 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.47 | $781.2119 | $781.22 | $781.20 | $781.20 | |