| 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 | $177.45 | 12.843% | $200.2399 | $200.24 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.45 | 5.562% | $102.8702 | $102.87 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.53 | 10.556% | $262.6037 | $262.60 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.50 | 11.305% | $202.0186 | $202.02 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.46 | 10.111% | $268.0762 | $268.08 | $268.10 | $268.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.25 | 6.294% | $17.2728 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.59 | 3.398% | $199.1342 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.23 | $1,252.2156 | $1,252.21 | $1,252.20 | $1,252.20 | |