| 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 | $189.91 | 5.365% | $200.0987 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.80 | 6.564% | $106.3509 | $106.35 | $106.35 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.59 | 9.590% | $216.5389 | $216.54 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.84 | 5.471% | $154.8736 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.75 | 6.431% | $187.0525 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.27 | 3.443% | $52.0008 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.49 | 7.533% | $260.7568 | $260.76 | $260.75 | $260.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.65 | $1,177.6722 | $1,177.67 | $1,177.65 | $1,177.80 | |