| 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 | $183.53 | 9.201% | $200.4166 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.32 | 3.411% | $195.7777 | $195.78 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.41 | 4.206% | $225.5122 | $225.51 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.59 | 10.725% | $261.9643 | $261.96 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.47 | 12.765% | $282.4425 | $282.44 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.63 | 7.373% | $93.0172 | $93.02 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.44 | 6.392% | $136.6499 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,291.39 | $1,395.7804 | $1,395.78 | $1,395.75 | $1,395.70 | |