| 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 | $178.32 | 12.520% | $200.6457 | $200.65 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.68 | 9.724% | $85.2336 | $85.23 | $85.25 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.26 | 3.530% | $240.4588 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.44 | 9.806% | $267.3117 | $267.31 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.26 | 12.325% | $120.4798 | $120.48 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.95 | 8.631% | $236.7613 | $236.76 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.82 | 13.631% | $158.8789 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.73 | $1,309.7698 | $1,309.77 | $1,309.80 | $1,309.80 | |