| 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 | $178.63 | 12.226% | $200.4693 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.56 | 6.476% | $62.3523 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.66 | 4.228% | $5.8993 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.45 | 5.109% | $262.1944 | $262.19 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.77 | 4.167% | $237.2612 | $237.26 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.33 | 13.375% | $187.4429 | $187.44 | $187.45 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.77 | 7.758% | $55.7863 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.17 | $1,011.4057 | $1,011.40 | $1,011.40 | $1,011.50 | |