| 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 | $187.90 | 7.114% | $201.2672 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.73 | 6.726% | $107.5051 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.40 | 11.171% | $40.4662 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.27 | 4.208% | $157.6354 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.45 | 9.223% | $17.9672 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.45 | 6.250% | $40.8531 | $40.85 | $40.85 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.41 | 3.345% | $246.3848 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.61 | $812.0790 | $812.09 | $812.05 | $812.20 | |