| 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 | $157.31 | 12.180% | $176.4704 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.63 | 5.805% | $199.58 | $199.58 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.81 | 9.306% | $35.8633 | $35.86 | $35.85 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.64 | 12.526% | $217.8953 | $217.90 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.90 | 13.595% | $262.2909 | $262.29 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.50 | 7.524% | $49.9987 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.58 | 11.181% | $149.6274 | $149.63 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.37 | $1,091.7260 | $1,091.73 | $1,091.75 | $1,091.80 | |