| 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 | $178.57 | 11.716% | $199.4913 | $199.49 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.70 | 3.299% | $186.6613 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.77 | 3.551% | $217.2189 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.73 | 5.549% | $108.4305 | $108.43 | $108.45 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.47 | 8.769% | $201.7339 | $201.73 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.26 | 3.331% | $257.5629 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.91 | 11.253% | $185.6924 | $185.69 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,273.41 | $1,356.7912 | $1,356.78 | $1,356.80 | $1,356.80 | |