| 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 | $177.96 | 12.874% | $200.8706 | $200.87 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.29 | 13.749% | $160.716 | $160.72 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.72 | 10.791% | $173.6317 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.97 | 6.695% | $38.3782 | $38.38 | $38.40 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.36 | 7.267% | $248.1729 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.69 | 4.439% | $94.7157 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.67 | 3.486% | $112.4582 | $112.46 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.66 | $1,028.9433 | $1,028.95 | $1,028.90 | $1,029.00 | |