| 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 | $175.67 | 12.833% | $198.2137 | $198.21 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.30 | 10.459% | $163.8107 | $163.81 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.78 | 6.625% | $52.0117 | $52.01 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.58 | 11.869% | $78.9571 | $78.96 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.55 | 5.133% | $180.3557 | $180.36 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.34 | 10.318% | $217.7015 | $217.70 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.65 | 6.845% | $66.9384 | $66.94 | $66.95 | $66.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $874.87 | $957.9888 | $957.99 | $957.95 | $958.00 | |