| 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 | $175.60 | 12.842% | $198.1506 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.47 | 9.667% | $123.3425 | $123.34 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.31 | 3.739% | $248.2578 | $248.26 | $248.25 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.74 | 12.287% | $56.9744 | $56.97 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.31 | 8.244% | $202.7518 | $202.75 | $202.75 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.87 | 3.404% | $39.1591 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.86 | 9.342% | $104.8152 | $104.82 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.16 | $973.4514 | $973.45 | $973.40 | $973.60 | |