| 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 | $178.58 | 12.205% | $200.3757 | $200.38 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.92 | 5.273% | $48.3414 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.88 | 5.494% | $248.8392 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.46 | 8.189% | $77.3119 | $77.31 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.29 | 8.800% | $141.7555 | $141.76 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.89 | 8.180% | $13.9444 | $13.94 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.54 | 13.345% | $6.2793 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.56 | $736.8474 | $736.85 | $736.90 | $736.80 | |