| 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 | $193.62 | 3.378% | $200.1605 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.60 | 5.427% | $211.4866 | $211.49 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.46 | 12.511% | $80.4004 | $80.40 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.42 | 11.125% | $176.0442 | $176.04 | $176.05 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.44 | 8.742% | $7.003 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.41 | 9.118% | $22.271 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.78 | 9.336% | $85.0415 | $85.04 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.73 | $782.4072 | $782.40 | $782.40 | $782.40 | |