| 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 | $185.77 | 8.130% | $200.8731 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.67 | 4.872% | $248.2006 | $248.20 | $248.20 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.43 | 6.224% | $226.7139 | $226.71 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.88 | 7.421% | $176.0415 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.89 | 12.679% | $102.4139 | $102.41 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.48 | 8.108% | $110.7891 | $110.79 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.76 | 9.615% | $156.4864 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.88 | $1,221.5185 | $1,221.51 | $1,221.50 | $1,221.50 | |