| 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 | $182.78 | 9.613% | $200.3506 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.44 | 7.859% | $266.8863 | $266.89 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.34 | 10.359% | $253.0973 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.73 | 4.560% | $165.9681 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.27 | 5.813% | $74.3548 | $74.35 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.98 | 7.756% | $22.6072 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.91 | 11.426% | $279.579 | $279.58 | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.45 | $1,262.8433 | $1,262.85 | $1,262.85 | $1,263.00 | |