| 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 | $175.94 | 11.669% | $196.4704 | $196.47 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.44 | 8.424% | $248.768 | $248.77 | $248.75 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.37 | 9.266% | $198.1757 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.72 | 8.697% | $207.3069 | $207.31 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.54 | 5.552% | $22.7359 | $22.74 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.48 | 3.543% | $22.241 | $22.24 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.29 | 3.162% | $146.7892 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.78 | $1,042.4871 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.50 | $1,042.50 | |