| 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 | $179.76 | 11.567% | $200.5528 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.26 | 9.585% | $247.947 | $247.95 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.81 | 12.778% | $48.2803 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.71 | 4.214% | $50.7626 | $50.76 | $50.75 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.36 | 12.659% | $129.9634 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.92 | 4.243% | $224.0391 | $224.04 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.51 | 13.739% | $57.4496 | $57.45 | $57.45 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.33 | $958.9948 | $958.99 | $959.00 | $959.00 | |