| 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 | $200.70 | 5.689% | $212.1178 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.52 | 5.740% | $114.749 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.93 | 6.138% | $207.9562 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.38 | 11.174% | $179.4126 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.48 | 12.868% | $167.5864 | $167.59 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.35 | 12.839% | $195.6064 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.73 | 5.708% | $200.5598 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.09 | $1,277.9882 | $1,278.00 | $1,277.95 | $1,278.00 | |