| 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 | $189.59 | 5.696% | $200.389 | $200.39 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.39 | 12.349% | $40.8838 | $40.88 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.76 | 3.642% | $251.6013 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.94 | 12.737% | $45.0272 | $45.03 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.52 | 10.363% | $93.2788 | $93.28 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.97 | 6.700% | $76.792 | $76.79 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.33 | 12.120% | $245.9128 | $245.91 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $884.50 | $953.8849 | $953.88 | $953.95 | $953.90 | |