| 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 | $185.99 | 7.138% | $199.266 | $199.27 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.74 | 11.463% | $204.8021 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.76 | 5.771% | $110.8057 | $110.81 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.96 | 7.846% | $262.0226 | $262.02 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.57 | 4.552% | $12.0967 | $12.10 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.41 | 3.324% | $48.9859 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.59 | 6.735% | $239.7161 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.02 | $1,077.6951 | $1,077.71 | $1,077.65 | $1,077.70 | |