| 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 | $183.96 | 8.638% | $199.8505 | $199.85 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.78 | 7.250% | $201.3941 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.58 | 11.244% | $15.1069 | $15.11 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.99 | 8.197% | $200.1536 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.49 | 11.384% | $98.5637 | $98.56 | $98.55 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.90 | 4.521% | $38.5682 | $38.57 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.53 | 8.290% | $262.6357 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.23 | $1,016.2727 | $1,016.27 | $1,016.25 | $1,016.40 | |