| 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 | $179.76 | 9.794% | $197.3657 | $197.37 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.25 | 9.395% | $48.4073 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.57 | 5.520% | $110.3423 | $110.34 | $110.35 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.80 | 3.301% | $250.8148 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.85 | 10.225% | $100.1394 | $100.14 | $100.15 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.90 | 4.430% | $256.7934 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.92 | 9.375% | $201.1625 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.05 | $1,165.0254 | $1,165.02 | $1,165.00 | $1,165.00 | |