| 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 | $187.72 | 8.700% | $204.0516 | $204.05 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.40 | 3.309% | $146.0789 | $146.08 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.97 | 4.872% | $75.4764 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.65 | 5.320% | $19.6422 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.76 | 13.755% | $22.478 | $22.48 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.87 | 12.672% | $182.3822 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.52 | 9.625% | $214.3388 | $214.34 | $214.35 | $214.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.89 | $864.4481 | $864.45 | $864.55 | $864.50 | |