| 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 | $178.69 | 12.195% | $200.4812 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.93 | 6.492% | $139.43 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.42 | 8.586% | $177.4512 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.79 | 9.837% | $54.6878 | $54.69 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.61 | 11.814% | $26.3993 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.69 | 12.538% | $217.9749 | $217.97 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.60 | 11.638% | $171.476 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.73 | $987.9004 | $987.90 | $987.95 | $988.00 | |