| 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 | $182.58 | 9.744% | $200.3706 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.60 | 8.710% | $94.1429 | $94.14 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.26 | 6.173% | $178.6467 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.51 | 7.318% | $121.8167 | $121.82 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.78 | 4.514% | $108.4646 | $108.46 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.31 | 6.867% | $137.121 | $137.12 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.74 | 5.324% | $237.7584 | $237.76 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.78 | $1,078.3209 | $1,078.32 | $1,078.25 | $1,078.30 | |