| 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 | $200.87 | 3.248% | $207.3943 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.50 | 8.857% | $212.8154 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.43 | 13.114% | $26.5026 | $26.50 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.36 | 5.624% | $186.2785 | $186.28 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.49 | 9.472% | $216.1963 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.67 | 6.609% | $87.0676 | $87.07 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.53 | 12.737% | $182.1041 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.85 | $1,118.3588 | $1,118.36 | $1,118.35 | $1,118.40 | |