| 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 | $184.33 | 8.756% | $200.4699 | $200.47 | $200.45 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.90 | 7.210% | $163.9241 | $163.92 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.74 | 9.453% | $46.7802 | $46.78 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.78 | 6.296% | $145.3917 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.96 | 6.663% | $143.9524 | $143.95 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.56 | 4.545% | $87.3578 | $87.36 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.27 | 6.396% | $198.1838 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.54 | $986.0599 | $986.05 | $986.05 | $986.20 | |