| 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 | $175.50 | 13.432% | $199.0732 | $199.07 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.63 | 7.431% | $200.4985 | $200.50 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.62 | 5.120% | $29.0341 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.98 | 3.698% | $8.2751 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.31 | 7.755% | $70.3748 | $70.37 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.73 | 7.463% | $217.8597 | $217.86 | $217.85 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.77 | 9.689% | $253.1293 | $253.13 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.54 | $978.2447 | $978.24 | $978.25 | $978.30 | |