| 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 | $187.65 | 6.802% | $200.414 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.53 | 6.223% | $67.4835 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.49 | 5.305% | $101.6088 | $101.61 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.27 | 7.475% | $9.9629 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.65 | 3.429% | $203.3931 | $203.39 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.28 | 5.373% | $103.5606 | $103.56 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.58 | 12.119% | $91.4667 | $91.47 | $91.45 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.45 | $777.8896 | $777.88 | $777.85 | $778.00 | |