| 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 | $181.95 | 10.156% | $200.4288 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.97 | 11.696% | $186.4988 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.45 | 3.524% | $258.2406 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.67 | 12.833% | $209.497 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.65 | 5.811% | $257.8085 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.88 | 3.560% | $185.2481 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.78 | 3.825% | $200.1538 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,399.35 | $1,497.8756 | $1,497.88 | $1,497.90 | $1,497.80 | |