| 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 | $185.62 | 8.200% | $200.8408 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.64 | 6.798% | $130.9771 | $130.98 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.25 | 3.301% | $145.9127 | $145.91 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.67 | 11.322% | $73.1052 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.78 | 9.199% | $25.9675 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.68 | 3.116% | $41.9476 | $41.95 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.52 | 6.761% | $38.9891 | $38.99 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.16 | $657.7400 | $657.75 | $657.75 | $657.70 | |