| 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 | $194.73 | 5.177% | $204.8112 | $204.81 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.30 | 11.761% | $87.5089 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.68 | 6.791% | $241.0059 | $241.01 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.62 | 12.408% | $87.2511 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.32 | 6.679% | $50.4805 | $50.48 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.83 | 12.384% | $182.9949 | $182.99 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.54 | 8.816% | $206.2498 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.02 | $1,060.3023 | $1,060.30 | $1,060.30 | $1,060.30 | |