| 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 | $187.97 | 6.740% | $200.6392 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.71 | 8.251% | $254.0759 | $254.08 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.99 | 9.357% | $263.5394 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.73 | 12.165% | $55.7797 | $55.78 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.94 | 5.314% | $172.6518 | $172.65 | $172.65 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.86 | 5.835% | $127.9122 | $127.91 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.67 | 3.788% | $102.4076 | $102.41 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.87 | $1,177.0058 | $1,177.01 | $1,177.05 | $1,177.00 | |