| 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 | $224.82 | 11.272% | $250.1617 | $250.16 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.26 | 11.644% | $81.7904 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.50 | 13.625% | $213.0469 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.48 | 4.118% | $51.5176 | $51.52 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.57 | 6.845% | $202.5461 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.54 | 12.115% | $95.9032 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.73 | 5.114% | $178.41 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.90 | $1,073.3759 | $1,073.38 | $1,073.35 | $1,073.30 | |