| 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 | $200.75 | 3.625% | $208.0272 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.74 | 9.228% | $135.1587 | $135.16 | $135.15 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.76 | 4.315% | $163.5242 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.67 | 12.594% | $236.0758 | $236.08 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.94 | 6.719% | $176.0223 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.39 | 3.232% | $196.5434 | $196.54 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.62 | 4.668% | $116.8304 | $116.83 | $116.85 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.87 | $1,232.1820 | $1,232.18 | $1,232.20 | $1,232.10 | |