| 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 | $176.74 | 12.477% | $198.7918 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.87 | 10.399% | $143.3752 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.30 | 5.274% | $40.3199 | $40.32 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.69 | 5.270% | $189.1597 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.35 | 7.399% | $42.2615 | $42.26 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.79 | 6.529% | $110.5664 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.59 | 12.465% | $260.4577 | $260.46 | $260.45 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.33 | $984.9322 | $984.94 | $984.90 | $985.10 | |