| 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 | $185.76 | 7.801% | $200.2511 | $200.25 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.56 | 12.404% | $220.9413 | $220.94 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.89 | 9.599% | $152.2221 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.69 | 11.189% | $73.0401 | $73.04 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.39 | 7.221% | $243.8098 | $243.81 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.58 | 4.768% | $234.2403 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.44 | 7.396% | $155.1228 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.31 | $1,279.6275 | $1,279.62 | $1,279.60 | $1,279.50 | |