| 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 | $190.87 | 5.189% | $200.7742 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.43 | 4.684% | $193.0687 | $193.07 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.82 | 9.810% | $7.489 | $7.49 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.43 | 8.345% | $232.3242 | $232.32 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.46 | 9.334% | $80.3168 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.88 | 12.867% | $86.7721 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.99 | 13.497% | $264.4367 | $264.44 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.88 | $1,065.1817 | $1,065.18 | $1,065.10 | $1,065.20 | |