| 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 | $181.96 | 9.500% | $199.2462 | $199.25 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.65 | 5.578% | $110.4874 | $110.49 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.51 | 6.701% | $216.0802 | $216.08 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.65 | 5.755% | $194.2191 | $194.22 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.90 | 13.361% | $174.4626 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.30 | 12.552% | $19.4715 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.89 | 12.814% | $59.6673 | $59.67 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.86 | $973.6343 | $973.64 | $973.60 | $973.70 | |