| 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 | $179.95 | 11.417% | $200.4949 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.92 | 3.514% | $174.8558 | $174.86 | $174.85 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.79 | 10.776% | $169.2547 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.72 | 10.489% | $193.0464 | $193.05 | $193.05 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.49 | 3.718% | $27.4749 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.73 | 5.832% | $253.7111 | $253.71 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.33 | 11.585% | $271.5198 | $271.52 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.93 | $1,290.3576 | $1,290.35 | $1,290.30 | $1,290.40 | |