| 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 | $185.25 | 8.124% | $200.2997 | $200.30 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.92 | 12.488% | $97.7746 | $97.77 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.97 | 6.853% | $169.8642 | $169.86 | $169.85 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.68 | 6.254% | $69.7876 | $69.79 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.49 | 12.674% | $178.577 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.91 | 5.143% | $118.717 | $118.72 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.88 | 9.830% | $78.9458 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.10 | $913.9659 | $913.97 | $913.95 | $914.00 | |