| 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 | $189.99 | 9.741% | $208.4969 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.77 | 7.430% | $181.3096 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.67 | 8.186% | $99.1741 | $99.17 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.72 | 6.648% | $79.6874 | $79.69 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.88 | 13.835% | $228.6717 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.67 | 10.748% | $47.2562 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.68 | 12.443% | $281.8721 | $281.87 | $281.85 | $281.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.38 | $1,126.4680 | $1,126.47 | $1,126.40 | $1,126.60 | |