| 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 | $179.68 | 11.501% | $200.345 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.54 | 4.346% | $40.2149 | $40.21 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.83 | 13.317% | $50.8 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.67 | 12.642% | $72.8456 | $72.85 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.36 | 5.756% | $149.4967 | $149.50 | $149.50 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.66 | 9.285% | $252.0768 | $252.08 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.88 | 7.656% | $107.5268 | $107.53 | $107.55 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.62 | $873.3058 | $873.32 | $873.35 | $873.20 | |