| 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 | $185.99 | 7.829% | $200.5512 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.92 | 12.723% | $172.376 | $172.38 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.29 | 13.837% | $167.6705 | $167.67 | $167.65 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.85 | 6.463% | $262.8039 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.80 | 3.386% | $51.4862 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.49 | 3.700% | $183.0201 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.88 | 11.325% | $125.6637 | $125.66 | $125.65 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.22 | $1,163.5716 | $1,163.57 | $1,163.55 | $1,163.70 | |