| 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 | $175.82 | 13.445% | $199.459 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.89 | 9.463% | $145.4654 | $145.47 | $145.45 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.47 | 8.117% | $112.9498 | $112.95 | $112.95 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.48 | 4.780% | $63.3709 | $63.37 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.49 | 5.539% | $20.5696 | $20.57 | $20.55 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.73 | 8.386% | $148.1962 | $148.20 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.90 | 4.167% | $189.4798 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.78 | $879.4907 | $879.50 | $879.45 | $879.60 | |