| 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 | $188.30 | 6.306% | $200.1742 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.57 | 9.351% | $129.6575 | $129.66 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.87 | 13.555% | $122.4918 | $122.49 | $122.50 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.96 | 10.502% | $82.8323 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.82 | 8.424% | $29.0793 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.33 | 12.136% | $22.7972 | $22.80 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.45 | 10.604% | $24.8306 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.30 | $611.8629 | $611.86 | $611.90 | $611.90 | |