| 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 | $176.28 | 11.445% | $196.4552 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.26 | 11.709% | $76.2526 | $76.25 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.56 | 7.517% | $171.5541 | $171.55 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.62 | 11.747% | $154.9037 | $154.90 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.79 | 4.546% | $49.9625 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.44 | 10.145% | $107.3253 | $107.33 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.79 | 12.452% | $117.8385 | $117.84 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.74 | $874.2919 | $874.29 | $874.30 | $874.40 | |