| 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 | $177.87 | 12.600% | $200.2816 | $200.28 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.84 | 13.778% | $55.5692 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.94 | 11.290% | $223.6261 | $223.63 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.68 | 9.597% | $41.2961 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.96 | 4.348% | $149.1759 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.68 | 12.552% | $81.8028 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.82 | 4.211% | $121.7393 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.79 | $873.4910 | $873.50 | $873.55 | $873.50 | |