| 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 | $187.25 | 7.228% | $200.7844 | $200.78 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.86 | 4.338% | $24.895 | $24.90 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.66 | 5.307% | $52.2955 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.31 | 13.295% | $17.3455 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.89 | 7.317% | $239.1989 | $239.20 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.83 | 8.328% | $258.7198 | $258.72 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.60 | 9.644% | $182.6669 | $182.67 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.40 | $975.9060 | $975.92 | $975.90 | $975.90 | |