| 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 | $177.94 | 12.518% | $200.2145 | $200.21 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.73 | 12.812% | $218.5507 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.94 | 3.199% | $75.2734 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 10.236% | $276.075 | $276.08 | $276.10 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.48 | 11.447% | $104.1807 | $104.18 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.80 | 4.655% | $200.7283 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.37 | 6.518% | $198.5176 | $198.52 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.70 | $1,273.5402 | $1,273.54 | $1,273.55 | $1,273.60 | |