| 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 | $181.74 | 9.509% | $199.0217 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.32 | 13.417% | $268.0271 | $268.03 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.25 | 13.869% | $279.2637 | $279.26 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.52 | 4.863% | $52.9768 | $52.98 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.68 | 3.551% | $44.1956 | $44.20 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.82 | 7.504% | $101.9353 | $101.94 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.50 | 6.325% | $202.5491 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.83 | $1,147.9693 | $1,147.98 | $1,148.00 | $1,147.90 | |