| 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 | $179.50 | 11.305% | $199.7925 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.91 | 5.156% | $32.5037 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.30 | 12.134% | $78.8302 | $78.83 | $78.85 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.86 | 10.513% | $87.1506 | $87.15 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.61 | 5.743% | $187.8101 | $187.81 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.29 | 7.842% | $228.9378 | $228.94 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.92 | 11.703% | $211.0293 | $211.03 | $211.05 | $211.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.39 | $1,026.0542 | $1,026.05 | $1,026.10 | $1,026.00 | |