| 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 | $178.37 | 12.227% | $200.1793 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.95 | 9.166% | $120.028 | $120.03 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.50 | 12.369% | $148.8889 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.53 | 9.374% | $156.9845 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.40 | 9.625% | $264.6348 | $264.63 | $264.65 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.64 | 13.360% | $149.2271 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.61 | 5.619% | $204.4889 | $204.49 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.00 | $1,244.4315 | $1,244.43 | $1,244.55 | $1,244.40 | |