| 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 | $177.58 | 12.749% | $200.2197 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.71 | 7.832% | $170.0618 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.95 | 8.705% | $188.0053 | $188.01 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.66 | 13.399% | $77.8598 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.78 | 13.814% | $177.2994 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.71 | 13.280% | $37.0539 | $37.05 | $37.05 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.34 | 4.387% | $199.7341 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.73 | $1,050.2340 | $1,050.23 | $1,050.20 | $1,050.30 | |