| 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 | $185.42 | 8.154% | $200.5391 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.31 | 8.256% | $10.0786 | $10.08 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.95 | 7.498% | $38.6455 | $38.65 | $38.65 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.87 | 5.430% | $118.9988 | $119.00 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.68 | 4.388% | $46.6406 | $46.64 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.69 | 7.633% | $140.6656 | $140.67 | $140.65 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.77 | 4.260% | $164.491 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.69 | $720.0592 | $720.07 | $720.10 | $720.00 | |