| 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 | $177.40 | 12.443% | $199.4739 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.56 | 8.389% | $26.6203 | $26.62 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.88 | 4.685% | $28.1393 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.63 | 4.243% | $165.3607 | $165.36 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.99 | 7.196% | $52.5153 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.30 | 4.283% | $98.3389 | $98.34 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.43 | 10.577% | $268.0718 | $268.07 | $268.05 | $268.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.19 | $838.5202 | $838.52 | $838.45 | $838.50 | |