| 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 | 12.857% | $200.7387 | $200.74 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.40 | 12.760% | $157.1874 | $157.19 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.58 | 5.675% | $170.7497 | $170.75 | $170.75 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.72 | 10.609% | $239.7118 | $239.71 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.95 | 8.660% | $62.9685 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.41 | 8.551% | $61.2336 | $61.23 | $61.25 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.48 | 10.558% | $167.4733 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.41 | $1,060.0630 | $1,060.06 | $1,060.05 | $1,060.00 | |