| 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 | $178.53 | 12.524% | $200.8891 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.67 | 12.688% | $218.2428 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.40 | 4.287% | $125.5615 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.26 | 8.860% | $155.9528 | $155.95 | $155.95 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.81 | 6.611% | $151.1851 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.82 | 12.718% | $16.7048 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.66 | 8.461% | $162.3227 | $162.32 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.15 | $1,030.8588 | $1,030.85 | $1,030.85 | $1,030.90 | |