| 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 | $184.30 | 8.505% | $199.9747 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.26 | 5.754% | $242.4516 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.44 | 12.264% | $92.5504 | $92.55 | $92.55 | $92.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.98 | 10.800% | $141.8018 | $141.80 | $141.80 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.61 | 4.742% | $242.5929 | $242.59 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.53 | 13.261% | $197.6744 | $197.67 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.46 | 12.292% | $245.3131 | $245.31 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.58 | $1,362.3589 | $1,362.34 | $1,362.30 | $1,362.50 | |