| 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 | $190.48 | 5.141% | $200.2726 | $200.27 | $200.25 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.51 | 11.230% | $17.2518 | $17.25 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.65 | 13.214% | $18.8501 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.82 | 12.848% | $274.0175 | $274.02 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.45 | 13.268% | $184.0039 | $184.00 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.52 | 8.170% | $111.9776 | $111.98 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.81 | 8.271% | $49.5989 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.24 | $855.9724 | $855.97 | $855.95 | $856.10 | |