| 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 | $188.62 | 6.178% | $200.2729 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.34 | 13.717% | $53.8336 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.29 | 8.687% | $22.0526 | $22.05 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.63 | 13.675% | $56.4169 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.70 | 11.850% | $189.8095 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.62 | 7.552% | $194.2604 | $194.26 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.44 | 3.697% | $229.6266 | $229.63 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.64 | $946.2725 | $946.27 | $946.25 | $946.30 | |