| 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 | $175.50 | 13.346% | $198.9222 | $198.92 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.26 | 5.273% | $177.1323 | $177.13 | $177.15 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.39 | 8.863% | $78.8059 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.36 | 7.361% | $25.0795 | $25.08 | $25.10 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.74 | 4.828% | $50.0449 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.88 | 12.707% | $244.4389 | $244.44 | $244.45 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.43 | 11.133% | $234.9685 | $234.97 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.56 | $1,009.3922 | $1,009.39 | $1,009.40 | $1,009.30 | |