| 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 | $175.58 | 13.850% | $199.8978 | $199.90 | $199.90 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.74 | 9.356% | $17.2126 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.70 | 11.781% | $16.4318 | $16.43 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.27 | 11.583% | $277.0271 | $277.03 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.63 | 8.710% | $255.0663 | $255.07 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.47 | 11.619% | $40.7074 | $40.71 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.86 | 9.324% | $7.4996 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.25 | $813.8426 | $813.85 | $813.85 | $813.80 | |