| 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 | $177.91 | 12.565% | $200.2644 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.95 | 12.817% | $278.6016 | $278.60 | $278.60 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.92 | 5.470% | $203.4727 | $203.47 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.31 | 7.685% | $237.2408 | $237.24 | $237.25 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.66 | 11.578% | $100.0408 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.91 | 8.655% | $149.8461 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.95 | 7.281% | $191.9793 | $191.98 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,244.61 | $1,361.4457 | $1,361.44 | $1,361.45 | $1,361.40 | |