| 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 | $180.50 | 3.455% | $186.7363 | $186.74 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.60 | 7.418% | $42.5375 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.41 | 11.256% | $208.5049 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.81 | 11.188% | $103.1936 | $103.19 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.25 | 8.301% | $97.7417 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.89 | 9.462% | $54.6106 | $54.61 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.71 | 13.624% | $87.161 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.17 | $780.4856 | $780.48 | $780.50 | $780.40 | |