| 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 | $194.91 | 5.573% | $205.7723 | $205.77 | $205.75 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.27 | 8.812% | $50.3473 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.94 | 10.699% | $18.7524 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.68 | 6.458% | $167.863 | $167.86 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.84 | 5.176% | $248.0471 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.81 | 13.841% | $73.7804 | $73.78 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.96 | 9.769% | $17.5191 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.41 | $782.0816 | $782.08 | $782.05 | $782.10 | |