| 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 | $187.89 | 6.706% | $200.4899 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.73 | 7.711% | $41.7165 | $41.72 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.92 | 13.800% | $13.565 | $13.57 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.29 | 10.260% | $84.1174 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.53 | 12.301% | $209.4751 | $209.48 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.88 | 5.122% | $124.969 | $124.97 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.40 | 9.125% | $259.0628 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.64 | $933.3957 | $933.41 | $933.35 | $933.50 | |