| 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 | $176.69 | 13.429% | $200.4177 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.69 | 10.110% | $80.039 | $80.04 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.29 | 13.363% | $157.9033 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.80 | 3.751% | $126.3687 | $126.37 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.98 | 10.131% | $200.4164 | $200.42 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.92 | 8.102% | $8.5617 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.56 | 11.515% | $235.9211 | $235.92 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.93 | $1,009.6279 | $1,009.63 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.60 | |