| 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 | $187.38 | 7.189% | $200.8507 | $200.85 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.63 | 6.612% | $40.1181 | $40.12 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.42 | 13.228% | $263.1645 | $263.16 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.95 | 9.864% | $87.8363 | $87.84 | $87.85 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.63 | 7.852% | $163.536 | $163.54 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.99 | 4.337% | $20.857 | $20.86 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.80 | 3.833% | $166.9635 | $166.96 | $166.95 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.80 | $943.3261 | $943.33 | $943.30 | $943.40 | |