| 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 | $184.45 | 8.699% | $200.4953 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.32 | 9.526% | $202.9736 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.59 | 5.208% | $85.8392 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.45 | 12.686% | $259.6849 | $259.68 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.57 | 10.324% | $20.4872 | $20.49 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.81 | 9.325% | $98.1848 | $98.18 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.31 | 3.461% | $72.7434 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.50 | $940.4084 | $940.40 | $940.45 | $940.40 | |