| 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 | $185.89 | 7.830% | $200.4452 | $200.45 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.75 | 4.600% | $249.7325 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.64 | 8.420% | $122.1243 | $122.12 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.42 | 8.448% | $139.2689 | $139.27 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.76 | 13.485% | $224.4279 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.65 | 13.261% | $36.9797 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.25 | 8.205% | $66.2756 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.36 | $1,039.2541 | $1,039.26 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.20 | |