| 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 | $181.72 | 10.337% | $200.5044 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.58 | 13.311% | $184.221 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.44 | 4.517% | $195.9067 | $195.91 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.71 | 8.670% | $213.7648 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.60 | 7.861% | $85.8574 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.57 | 7.460% | $133.8629 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.60 | 5.464% | $159.8834 | $159.88 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.22 | $1,174.0006 | $1,173.99 | $1,173.95 | $1,174.10 | |