| 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 | $161.68 | 10.345% | $178.4058 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.80 | 10.811% | $231.3734 | $231.37 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.69 | 7.293% | $233.5661 | $233.57 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.64 | 4.524% | $195.0836 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.97 | 7.833% | $123.9756 | $123.98 | $124.00 | $124.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.33 | 13.405% | $60.4789 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.55 | 3.580% | $177.6915 | $177.69 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.66 | $1,200.5749 | $1,200.58 | $1,200.60 | $1,200.70 | |