| 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 | $185.61 | 8.159% | $200.7539 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.56 | 6.165% | $244.774 | $244.77 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.92 | 13.245% | $36.1478 | $36.15 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.70 | 7.171% | $98.2758 | $98.28 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.41 | 3.841% | $88.6906 | $88.69 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.88 | 4.489% | $61.5231 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.55 | 10.666% | $259.5671 | $259.57 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.63 | $989.7323 | $989.73 | $989.70 | $989.80 | |