| 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 | $179.46 | 6.153% | $190.5022 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.69 | 8.720% | $84.4646 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.50 | 13.630% | $207.3748 | $207.37 | $207.35 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.80 | 3.299% | $5.9913 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.73 | 11.224% | $228.8211 | $228.82 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.26 | 11.342% | $40.3726 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.80 | 8.445% | $27.9788 | $27.98 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.24 | $785.5054 | $785.49 | $785.45 | $785.60 | |