| 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 | $198.75 | 12.452% | $223.4984 | $223.50 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.78 | 8.231% | $187.0015 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.69 | 11.815% | $168.494 | $168.49 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.80 | 5.116% | $50.2454 | $50.25 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.53 | 5.606% | $10.0643 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.85 | 8.193% | $182.6839 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.45 | 7.212% | $205.2574 | $205.26 | $205.25 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.85 | $1,027.2449 | $1,027.24 | $1,027.25 | $1,027.30 | |