| 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 | $189.74 | 7.717% | $204.3822 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.47 | 7.300% | $29.4753 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.69 | 9.283% | $103.4801 | $103.48 | $103.50 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.61 | 8.470% | $159.0279 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.98 | 4.515% | $133.7583 | $133.76 | $133.75 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.75 | 9.740% | $38.1347 | $38.13 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.63 | 5.585% | $110.4736 | $110.47 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $725.87 | $778.7321 | $778.73 | $778.80 | $778.80 | |