| 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 | $185.97 | 7.268% | $199.4863 | $199.49 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.85 | 12.586% | $100.0327 | $100.03 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.59 | 7.616% | $154.5258 | $154.53 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.88 | 3.310% | $166.2051 | $166.21 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.49 | 5.515% | $11.0685 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.26 | 7.531% | $244.375 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.70 | 4.292% | $204.0994 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.74 | $1,079.7928 | $1,079.81 | $1,079.85 | $1,079.80 | |