| 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 | $173.26 | 3.857% | $179.9426 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.97 | 9.379% | $125.753 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.58 | 8.181% | $229.9712 | $229.97 | $229.95 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.25 | 11.313% | $109.365 | $109.37 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.34 | 7.782% | $210.5414 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.49 | 4.252% | $20.3187 | $20.32 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.78 | 11.356% | $22.0262 | $22.03 | $22.05 | $22.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.67 | $897.9181 | $897.92 | $897.90 | $897.90 | |