| 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 | $182.30 | 7.645% | $196.2368 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.46 | 12.815% | $209.2267 | $209.23 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.44 | 6.508% | $76.0893 | $76.09 | $76.10 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.79 | 4.384% | $9.1754 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.89 | 10.537% | $156.8409 | $156.84 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.47 | 4.320% | $70.3847 | $70.38 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.36 | 4.405% | $48.4022 | $48.40 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.71 | $766.3560 | $766.36 | $766.45 | $766.30 | |