| 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 | $177.87 | 12.643% | $200.3581 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.56 | 8.288% | $96.9827 | $96.98 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.51 | 9.686% | $146.4418 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.98 | 9.542% | $250.8293 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.28 | 6.352% | $97.0781 | $97.08 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.90 | 13.628% | $135.1037 | $135.10 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.80 | 10.559% | $153.4559 | $153.46 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.90 | $1,080.2496 | $1,080.25 | $1,080.30 | $1,080.30 | |