| 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 | $182.35 | 9.821% | $200.2586 | $200.26 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.55 | 8.377% | $60.2034 | $60.20 | $60.20 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.58 | 9.258% | $154.6875 | $154.69 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.38 | 6.562% | $7.8643 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.58 | 3.574% | $150.783 | $150.78 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.33 | 6.683% | $29.1565 | $29.16 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.98 | 7.376% | $241.5745 | $241.57 | $241.55 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.75 | $844.5278 | $844.52 | $844.50 | $844.70 | |