| 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 | $187.68 | 7.238% | $201.2643 | $201.26 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.62 | 8.727% | $48.514 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.73 | 12.187% | $61.3999 | $61.40 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.50 | 8.673% | $113.5633 | $113.56 | $113.55 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.54 | 13.726% | $218.968 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.71 | 13.252% | $203.5252 | $203.53 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.49 | 3.725% | $253.5973 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.27 | $1,100.8320 | $1,100.83 | $1,100.80 | $1,100.90 | |