| 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 | $179.25 | 10.546% | $198.1537 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.71 | 3.631% | $137.5287 | $137.53 | $137.55 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.75 | 9.163% | $48.8504 | $48.85 | $48.85 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.70 | 5.477% | $228.5687 | $228.57 | $228.55 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.62 | 4.699% | $94.8782 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.29 | 11.114% | $106.9917 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.77 | 13.746% | $85.0479 | $85.05 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.09 | $900.0193 | $900.02 | $900.05 | $900.10 | |