| 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 | $176.33 | 13.560% | $200.2403 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.45 | 8.377% | $17.828 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.94 | 6.270% | $110.457 | $110.46 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.42 | 11.326% | $203.0809 | $203.08 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.44 | 5.233% | $8.8817 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.28 | 10.492% | $57.7652 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.69 | 8.481% | $265.4422 | $265.44 | $265.45 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.55 | $863.6953 | $863.70 | $863.75 | $863.70 | |