| 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 | $176.96 | 13.337% | $200.5612 | $200.56 | $200.55 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.68 | 4.574% | $51.9524 | $51.95 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.63 | 3.723% | $126.1583 | $126.16 | $126.15 | $126.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.59 | 12.498% | $198.6602 | $198.66 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.36 | 10.553% | $219.2929 | $219.29 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.58 | 11.844% | $251.1793 | $251.18 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.63 | 11.852% | $99.1344 | $99.13 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.43 | $1,146.9387 | $1,146.93 | $1,146.95 | $1,147.10 | |