| 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 | $176.65 | 13.689% | $200.8316 | $200.83 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.50 | 4.259% | $25.5435 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.79 | 5.475% | $184.3598 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.55 | 8.355% | $86.1964 | $86.20 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.61 | 5.479% | $232.6972 | $232.70 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.46 | 5.404% | $245.0221 | $245.02 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.32 | 11.490% | $244.5199 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.88 | $1,219.1705 | $1,219.17 | $1,219.15 | $1,219.10 | |