| 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 | $181.44 | 10.479% | $200.4531 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.84 | 7.558% | $62.2115 | $62.21 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.55 | 3.689% | $11.9761 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.95 | 9.445% | $199.1352 | $199.14 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.77 | 9.709% | $27.1749 | $27.17 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.47 | 8.723% | $87.4894 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.86 | 4.379% | $118.8459 | $118.85 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.88 | $707.2861 | $707.29 | $707.30 | $707.30 | |