| 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 | $187.37 | 6.785% | $200.0831 | $200.08 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.60 | 13.817% | $65.5586 | $65.56 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.94 | 7.612% | $141.9833 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.66 | 4.364% | $173.933 | $173.93 | $173.95 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.78 | 12.286% | $86.2132 | $86.21 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.27 | 3.242% | $216.0545 | $216.05 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.29 | 10.736% | $235.0815 | $235.08 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.91 | $1,118.9072 | $1,118.89 | $1,118.95 | $1,119.00 | |