| 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 | $186.75 | 7.285% | $200.3547 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.47 | 13.216% | $169.224 | $169.22 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.68 | 11.310% | $134.3289 | $134.33 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.38 | 7.410% | $13.2974 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.37 | 7.187% | $146.1709 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.40 | 11.294% | $19.3652 | $19.37 | $19.35 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.77 | 9.373% | $181.3076 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.82 | $864.0487 | $864.05 | $864.00 | $864.10 | |