| 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 | $43.38 | 9.560% | $47.5271 | $47.53 | $47.55 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.50 | 5.550% | $166.2413 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.37 | 7.195% | $215.8586 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.68 | 8.578% | $218.9801 | $218.98 | $219.00 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.37 | 9.662% | $136.3866 | $136.39 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.70 | 11.801% | $225.5026 | $225.50 | $225.50 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.77 | 6.339% | $176.2782 | $176.28 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.77 | $1,186.7745 | $1,186.78 | $1,186.85 | $1,186.80 | |