| 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 | $188.41 | 6.375% | $200.4211 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.37 | 10.363% | $62.2116 | $62.21 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.53 | 8.122% | $27.6035 | $27.60 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.48 | 3.732% | $149.872 | $149.87 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.31 | 10.124% | $16.86 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.43 | 8.181% | $230.8907 | $230.89 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.36 | 5.511% | $247.2756 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.89 | $935.1345 | $935.13 | $935.10 | $935.20 | |