| 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 | $177.43 | 7.849% | $191.3565 | $191.36 | $191.35 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.41 | 12.335% | $7.2007 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.91 | 11.456% | $256.2485 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.52 | 12.365% | $157.8953 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.28 | 11.174% | $276.0228 | $276.02 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.48 | 13.456% | $196.8235 | $196.82 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.71 | 4.857% | $199.9728 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.74 | $1,285.5201 | $1,285.52 | $1,285.45 | $1,285.50 | |