| 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 | $189.51 | 5.656% | $200.2287 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.57 | 7.675% | $142.7447 | $142.74 | $142.75 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.92 | 13.546% | $282.6387 | $282.64 | $282.65 | $282.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.37 | 11.573% | $29.4218 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.82 | 13.158% | $238.5597 | $238.56 | $238.55 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.36 | 11.341% | $219.7426 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.89 | 12.478% | $33.6197 | $33.62 | $33.60 | $33.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.44 | $1,146.9559 | $1,146.95 | $1,146.95 | $1,146.80 | |