| 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 | $177.77 | 12.775% | $200.4801 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.73 | 6.313% | $147.488 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.79 | 7.267% | $111.3324 | $111.33 | $111.35 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.52 | 11.627% | $120.0214 | $120.02 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.59 | 5.445% | $120.8294 | $120.83 | $120.85 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.64 | 7.363% | $7.1289 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.90 | 13.717% | $186.3822 | $186.38 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.94 | $893.6624 | $893.66 | $893.75 | $893.60 | |