| 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 | $177.97 | 13.812% | $202.5512 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.41 | 7.813% | $191.271 | $191.27 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.44 | 8.228% | $237.4955 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.79 | 6.277% | $174.0711 | $174.07 | $174.05 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.29 | 7.117% | $53.8691 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.52 | 6.123% | $174.5936 | $174.59 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.48 | 4.802% | $10.9832 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.90 | $1,044.8347 | $1,044.83 | $1,044.80 | $1,045.00 | |