| 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 | $187.56 | 6.830% | $200.3703 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.29 | 3.322% | $24.0637 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.82 | 9.369% | $254.6329 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.76 | 7.172% | $151.927 | $151.93 | $151.95 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.87 | 8.513% | $49.7749 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.87 | 4.130% | $13.4015 | $13.40 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.99 | 12.618% | $199.3226 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.16 | $893.4929 | $893.48 | $893.45 | $893.50 | |