| 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 | $171.68 | 3.586% | $177.8364 | $177.84 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.53 | 10.509% | $43.6842 | $43.68 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.92 | 7.832% | $238.2225 | $238.22 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.26 | 13.243% | $48.9889 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.53 | 3.342% | $48.085 | $48.09 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.34 | 5.826% | $49.0398 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.51 | 4.806% | $194.4256 | $194.43 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.77 | $800.2824 | $800.29 | $800.35 | $800.20 | |