| 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 | $186.37 | 7.750% | $200.8137 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.81 | 9.540% | $173.9605 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.85 | 12.131% | $156.8152 | $156.82 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.99 | 11.557% | $56.8829 | $56.88 | $56.90 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.62 | 13.796% | $106.5358 | $106.54 | $106.55 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.28 | 13.826% | $53.8169 | $53.82 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.34 | 13.292% | $225.8363 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.26 | $974.6613 | $974.67 | $974.65 | $974.60 | |