| 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 | $177.89 | 12.574% | $200.2579 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.51 | 12.133% | $56.6384 | $56.64 | $56.65 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.75 | 3.114% | $146.1641 | $146.16 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.30 | 4.750% | $192.0068 | $192.01 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.54 | 6.760% | $227.9753 | $227.98 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.36 | 13.827% | $7.2394 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.60 | 9.748% | $266.2486 | $266.25 | $266.25 | $266.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.95 | $1,096.5305 | $1,096.54 | $1,096.55 | $1,096.50 | |