| 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 | $179.61 | 9.189% | $196.1144 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.73 | 13.586% | $120.0945 | $120.09 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.29 | 8.160% | $65.2097 | $65.21 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.40 | 10.114% | $49.9918 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.67 | 12.500% | $125.6288 | $125.63 | $125.65 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.27 | 8.822% | $197.2616 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.39 | 3.667% | $239.8751 | $239.88 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.36 | $994.1759 | $994.17 | $994.20 | $994.20 | |