| 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 | $185.93 | 7.632% | $200.1202 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.59 | 7.597% | $129.7512 | $129.75 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.79 | 11.131% | $186.4667 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.37 | 5.700% | $52.1841 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.26 | 12.601% | $259.2751 | $259.28 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.87 | 6.791% | $36.1701 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.48 | 8.500% | $171.9508 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $946.29 | $1,035.9182 | $1,035.92 | $1,035.90 | $1,036.10 | |