| 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 | $179.68 | 11.776% | $200.8391 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.70 | 9.408% | $52.1876 | $52.19 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.99 | 6.186% | $236.7842 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.53 | 5.449% | $205.1299 | $205.13 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.40 | 8.504% | $110.0231 | $110.02 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.57 | 10.450% | $12.7791 | $12.78 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.43 | 5.434% | $261.9297 | $261.93 | $261.95 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.30 | $1,079.6727 | $1,079.67 | $1,079.75 | $1,079.60 | |