| 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 | $187.99 | 6.578% | $200.356 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.48 | 13.781% | $182.5957 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.91 | 9.445% | $78.7019 | $78.70 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.60 | 6.454% | $198.6432 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.61 | 4.780% | $31.0254 | $31.03 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.31 | 9.710% | $157.2254 | $157.23 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.76 | 9.205% | $69.6291 | $69.63 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.66 | $918.1767 | $918.19 | $918.25 | $918.10 | |