| 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 | $178.57 | 12.675% | $201.2037 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.31 | 8.706% | $221.0102 | $221.01 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.25 | 5.649% | $45.6932 | $45.69 | $45.70 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.66 | 5.397% | $7.0194 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.96 | 12.511% | $179.9726 | $179.97 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.50 | 9.126% | $225.3452 | $225.35 | $225.35 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.54 | 5.264% | $16.358 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.79 | $896.6023 | $896.60 | $896.55 | $896.60 | |