| 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 | $185.25 | 8.263% | $200.5572 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.74 | 10.287% | $16.2563 | $16.26 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.56 | 3.365% | $209.3761 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.40 | 13.820% | $124.5191 | $124.52 | $124.50 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.90 | 6.790% | $210.2695 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.96 | 12.316% | $116.7637 | $116.76 | $116.75 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.57 | 9.862% | $268.6895 | $268.69 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.38 | $1,146.4314 | $1,146.44 | $1,146.40 | $1,146.60 | |