| 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 | $175.53 | 13.510% | $199.2441 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.84 | 11.817% | $26.6572 | $26.66 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.71 | 5.494% | $49.2762 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.87 | 4.284% | $90.5915 | $90.59 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.64 | 3.810% | $242.5417 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.83 | 13.243% | $208.1746 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.78 | 11.131% | $242.0211 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.20 | $1,058.5064 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.50 | $1,058.50 | |