| 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 | $177.88 | 12.714% | $200.4957 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.62 | 3.720% | $201.8599 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.48 | 9.372% | $196.3009 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.88 | 9.410% | $231.8179 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.88 | 11.541% | $209.5632 | $209.56 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.42 | 10.405% | $254.3952 | $254.40 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.33 | 9.442% | $79.1594 | $79.16 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,254.49 | $1,373.5922 | $1,373.60 | $1,373.55 | $1,373.70 | |