| 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 | $181.68 | 10.180% | $200.175 | $200.18 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.54 | 8.835% | $216.081 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.75 | 13.505% | $51.9285 | $51.93 | $51.95 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.90 | 7.601% | $150.5338 | $150.53 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.42 | 3.196% | $143.8759 | $143.88 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.79 | 6.355% | $186.9615 | $186.96 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.70 | 8.580% | $39.8489 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.78 | $989.4046 | $989.41 | $989.50 | $989.40 | |