| 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 | $166.57 | 7.789% | $179.5441 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.46 | 13.542% | $55.0225 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.80 | 6.176% | $242.9307 | $242.93 | $242.95 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.31 | 8.383% | $208.4313 | $208.43 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.79 | 9.861% | $48.1081 | $48.11 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.81 | 3.792% | $31.9783 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.74 | 9.534% | $225.3553 | $225.36 | $225.35 | $225.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.48 | $991.3703 | $991.37 | $991.40 | $991.30 | |