| 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 | $186.97 | 5.179% | $196.6532 | $196.65 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.80 | 9.838% | $63.4864 | $63.49 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.39 | 11.119% | $28.2131 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.73 | 8.382% | $11.6294 | $11.63 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.79 | 10.639% | $140.2792 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.66 | 7.462% | $237.1256 | $237.13 | $237.15 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.59 | 9.107% | $99.9311 | $99.93 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.93 | $777.3180 | $777.32 | $777.40 | $777.30 | |