| 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 | $175.43 | 8.563% | $190.4521 | $190.45 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.97 | 12.270% | $80.8007 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.66 | 4.748% | $41.5431 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.47 | 6.862% | $139.4229 | $139.42 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.72 | 8.337% | $115.6172 | $115.62 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.31 | 10.427% | $19.1149 | $19.11 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.79 | 11.781% | $219.9738 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.35 | $806.9247 | $806.91 | $806.85 | $806.90 | |