| 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 | $177.69 | 11.705% | $198.4886 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.71 | 5.393% | $191.5096 | $191.51 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.28 | 5.495% | $243.9888 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.65 | 10.795% | $193.5035 | $193.50 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.85 | 4.326% | $108.3426 | $108.34 | $108.35 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.38 | 6.468% | $253.7984 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.27 | 6.153% | $84.1475 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.83 | $1,273.7790 | $1,273.78 | $1,273.80 | $1,273.70 | |