| 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 | $179.43 | 11.114% | $199.3719 | $199.37 | $199.35 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.41 | 8.347% | $104.4573 | $104.46 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.53 | 4.733% | $197.4531 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.32 | 9.409% | $251.9908 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.67 | 6.380% | $252.8333 | $252.83 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.96 | 7.135% | $95.3073 | $95.31 | $95.30 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.66 | 7.383% | $200.4411 | $200.44 | $200.45 | $200.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.98 | $1,301.8548 | $1,301.85 | $1,301.85 | $1,301.90 | |