| 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 | $69.78 | 12.353% | $78.3999 | $78.40 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.96 | 6.852% | $199.7705 | $199.77 | $199.75 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.44 | 10.500% | $230.3262 | $230.33 | $230.35 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.87 | 10.242% | $96.8696 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.78 | 12.230% | $199.5225 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.42 | 8.625% | $178.6012 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.67 | 8.276% | $204.2843 | $204.28 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.92 | $1,187.7742 | $1,187.77 | $1,187.75 | $1,187.80 | |