| 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 | $176.35 | 13.515% | $200.1837 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.96 | 9.633% | $69.0249 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.78 | 3.244% | $251.6882 | $251.69 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.97 | 12.178% | $165.9898 | $165.99 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.71 | 5.760% | $220.7317 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.36 | 11.130% | $200.4341 | $200.43 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.73 | 10.135% | $7.4121 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.86 | $1,115.4645 | $1,115.45 | $1,115.50 | $1,115.40 | |