| 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 | $180.90 | 9.688% | $198.4256 | $198.43 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.75 | 4.475% | $209.7336 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.80 | 11.339% | $203.5277 | $203.53 | $203.55 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.80 | 8.402% | $186.2346 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.58 | 12.189% | $50.0139 | $50.01 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.92 | 13.556% | $197.4966 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.42 | 10.596% | $233.8221 | $233.82 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.17 | $1,279.2541 | $1,279.25 | $1,279.30 | $1,279.10 | |