| 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 | $174.62 | 13.842% | $198.7909 | $198.79 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.38 | 9.843% | $58.6342 | $58.63 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.41 | 6.494% | $225.139 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.50 | 5.302% | $191.1231 | $191.12 | $191.10 | $191.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.28 | 5.777% | $66.9357 | $66.94 | $66.95 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.97 | 4.646% | $57.5239 | $57.52 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.55 | 4.380% | $246.9109 | $246.91 | $246.90 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.71 | $1,045.0577 | $1,045.05 | $1,045.05 | $1,044.90 | |