| 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 | $190.76 | 7.853% | $205.7404 | $205.74 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.78 | 9.499% | $8.519 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.59 | 12.767% | $249.8804 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.98 | 3.580% | $31.0533 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.78 | 4.640% | $58.3682 | $58.37 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.41 | 6.109% | $159.5985 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.47 | 11.519% | $76.3571 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.77 | $789.5169 | $789.52 | $789.50 | $789.60 | |