| 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 | $179.99 | 10.527% | $198.9375 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.88 | 8.683% | $56.3847 | $56.38 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.34 | 7.829% | $98.491 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.42 | 12.398% | $278.0951 | $278.10 | $278.10 | $278.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.47 | 5.606% | $44.8509 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.76 | 9.411% | $254.665 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.88 | 7.519% | $267.5933 | $267.59 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.74 | $1,199.0175 | $1,199.02 | $1,199.05 | $1,199.10 | |