| 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 | $48.72 | 11.284% | $54.2176 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.55 | 11.755% | $197.3035 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.71 | 10.425% | $227.1553 | $227.16 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.91 | 9.225% | $250.0269 | $250.03 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.80 | 11.783% | $264.7021 | $264.70 | $264.70 | $264.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.51 | 9.667% | $99.2596 | $99.26 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.75 | 8.721% | $97.5771 | $97.58 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.95 | $1,190.2421 | $1,190.25 | $1,190.25 | $1,190.30 | |