| 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 | $176.70 | 13.497% | $200.5492 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.73 | 8.693% | $172.5284 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.53 | 6.625% | $149.8401 | $149.84 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.39 | 6.260% | $114.1126 | $114.11 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.88 | 12.203% | $87.3837 | $87.38 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.61 | 11.557% | $113.3531 | $113.35 | $113.35 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.98 | 12.127% | $147.9852 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.82 | $985.7523 | $985.75 | $985.80 | $985.70 | |