| 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 | $175.28 | 9.708% | $192.2962 | $192.30 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.64 | 3.455% | $48.2514 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.81 | 7.315% | $251.9864 | $251.99 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.92 | 6.413% | $52.0572 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.57 | 8.754% | $169.1886 | $169.19 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.95 | 13.423% | $109.9636 | $109.96 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.62 | 7.377% | $74.7559 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.79 | $898.4993 | $898.51 | $898.50 | $898.70 | |