| 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 | $185.97 | 7.704% | $200.2971 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.32 | 4.535% | $104.8695 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.49 | 12.704% | $177.4975 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.56 | 11.324% | $135.3255 | $135.33 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.61 | 12.373% | $278.2468 | $278.25 | $278.25 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.56 | 11.793% | $171.6693 | $171.67 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.25 | 5.546% | $11.8739 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.76 | $1,079.7796 | $1,079.79 | $1,079.75 | $1,079.80 | |