| 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 | $165.75 | 12.481% | $186.4373 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.78 | 5.310% | $29.2551 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.88 | 4.825% | $53.335 | $53.34 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.38 | 9.365% | $193.9916 | $193.99 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.87 | 10.432% | $227.3464 | $227.35 | $227.35 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.93 | 13.484% | $275.6867 | $275.69 | $275.70 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.26 | 8.580% | $132.7499 | $132.75 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.85 | $1,098.8020 | $1,098.82 | $1,098.85 | $1,098.70 | |