| 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 | $200.36 | 12.375% | $225.1546 | $225.15 | $225.15 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.76 | 4.361% | $96.8053 | $96.81 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.42 | 10.123% | $11.4748 | $11.47 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.96 | 4.382% | $77.2009 | $77.20 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.39 | 3.861% | $178.0074 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.71 | 6.701% | $210.9585 | $210.96 | $210.95 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.57 | 8.626% | $130.9704 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.17 | $930.5719 | $930.57 | $930.50 | $930.70 | |