| 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 | $185.98 | 7.741% | $200.3767 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.26 | 5.273% | $176.0796 | $176.08 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.71 | 3.613% | $64.9757 | $64.98 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.74 | 4.844% | $88.8448 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.70 | 11.442% | $13.0387 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.27 | 6.844% | $157.3492 | $157.35 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.30 | 6.530% | $156.9187 | $156.92 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.96 | $857.5834 | $857.59 | $857.65 | $857.50 | |