| 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 | $195.48 | 11.452% | $217.8664 | $217.87 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.78 | 4.800% | $186.3134 | $186.31 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.55 | 4.653% | $101.0425 | $101.04 | $101.05 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.78 | 4.533% | $17.5406 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.79 | 12.224% | $48.0206 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.88 | 9.482% | $99.4972 | $99.50 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.85 | 13.326% | $182.2849 | $182.28 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.11 | $852.5656 | $852.56 | $852.55 | $852.50 | |