| 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 | $181.91 | 8.720% | $197.7726 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.48 | 3.412% | $52.2024 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.98 | 9.836% | $256.9943 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.97 | 10.592% | $214.5153 | $214.52 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.60 | 11.280% | $48.5181 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.46 | 4.346% | $185.1724 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.47 | 11.140% | $276.1496 | $276.15 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.87 | $1,231.3247 | $1,231.32 | $1,231.25 | $1,231.30 | |