| 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 | $186.38 | 7.426% | $200.2206 | $200.22 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.63 | 7.743% | $156.9061 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.88 | 11.865% | $225.8331 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.72 | 4.663% | $210.0796 | $210.08 | $210.10 | $210.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.98 | 6.349% | $250.9624 | $250.96 | $250.95 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.31 | 5.410% | $8.7596 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.46 | 3.437% | $96.6722 | $96.67 | $96.65 | $96.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.36 | $1,149.4336 | $1,149.43 | $1,149.40 | $1,149.50 | |