| 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 | $176.52 | 12.436% | $198.472 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.83 | 11.363% | $202.4913 | $202.49 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.65 | 9.281% | $103.4345 | $103.43 | $103.45 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.73 | 6.504% | $176.5091 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.92 | 4.710% | $183.1587 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.48 | 8.114% | $182.1505 | $182.15 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.95 | 3.514% | $232.8547 | $232.85 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.08 | $1,279.0708 | $1,279.06 | $1,279.05 | $1,279.20 | |