| 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 | $175.50 | 13.403% | $199.0223 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.73 | 11.319% | $17.5105 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.82 | 11.861% | $83.6944 | $83.69 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.45 | 12.749% | $53.4994 | $53.50 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.26 | 11.201% | $157.0825 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.91 | 9.553% | $11.9522 | $11.95 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.99 | 5.228% | $8.4077 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $473.66 | $531.1690 | $531.16 | $531.15 | $531.20 | |