| 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 | 7.748% | $200.8099 | $200.81 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.97 | 5.125% | $248.0635 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.47 | 4.736% | $54.955 | $54.96 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.75 | 4.210% | $225.8752 | $225.88 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.27 | 12.795% | $20.6076 | $20.61 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.46 | 11.496% | $259.1836 | $259.18 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.55 | 8.732% | $248.507 | $248.51 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.84 | $1,258.0018 | $1,258.01 | $1,258.00 | $1,258.10 | |