| 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 | $179.63 | 11.604% | $200.4743 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.60 | 6.238% | $89.8773 | $89.88 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.75 | 6.860% | $222.0017 | $222.00 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.93 | 7.651% | $231.3743 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.68 | 6.611% | $228.8725 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.28 | 4.768% | $133.3487 | $133.35 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.79 | 10.792% | $265.6681 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,268.66 | $1,371.6169 | $1,371.61 | $1,371.55 | $1,371.70 | |