| 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 | $186.84 | 7.292% | $200.4644 | $200.46 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.91 | 3.624% | $16.4866 | $16.49 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.58 | 4.211% | $37.0783 | $37.08 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.55 | 11.515% | $204.6858 | $204.69 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.37 | 5.126% | $71.8746 | $71.87 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.64 | 7.106% | $154.9181 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.70 | 5.848% | $53.6649 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.59 | $739.1727 | $739.17 | $739.15 | $739.30 | |