| 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 | $185.87 | 7.632% | $200.0556 | $200.06 | $200.05 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.87 | 11.324% | $86.688 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.69 | 11.805% | $229.9717 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.35 | 3.867% | $187.3241 | $187.32 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.54 | 12.211% | $242.9817 | $242.98 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.62 | 7.143% | $207.4503 | $207.45 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.68 | 8.648% | $258.2346 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.62 | $1,412.7060 | $1,412.70 | $1,412.70 | $1,412.80 | |