| 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 | $181.78 | 12.116% | $203.8045 | $203.80 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.70 | 5.326% | $79.7318 | $79.73 | $79.75 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.48 | 11.200% | $200.6938 | $200.69 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.90 | 11.127% | $96.5694 | $96.57 | $96.55 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.50 | 8.632% | $8.1474 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.39 | 10.768% | $130.0306 | $130.03 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.75 | 9.710% | $37.0271 | $37.03 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.50 | $756.0046 | $756.00 | $756.05 | $755.90 | |