| 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 | $186.77 | 7.399% | $200.5891 | $200.59 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.68 | 11.224% | $64.154 | $64.15 | $64.15 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.33 | 12.110% | $19.4287 | $19.43 | $19.45 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.71 | 3.342% | $10.0345 | $10.03 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.53 | 3.626% | $68.9424 | $68.94 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.54 | 13.546% | $248.1434 | $248.14 | $248.15 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.52 | 13.549% | $242.4498 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.08 | $853.7419 | $853.73 | $853.80 | $853.60 | |