| 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 | $171.99 | 7.778% | $185.3674 | $185.37 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.32 | 3.453% | $119.302 | $119.30 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.50 | 10.183% | $211.0004 | $211.00 | $211.00 | $211.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.98 | 8.338% | $180.9028 | $180.90 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.42 | 12.505% | $49.9747 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.83 | 12.540% | $226.0141 | $226.01 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.39 | 4.659% | $127.0456 | $127.05 | $127.05 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.43 | $1,099.6070 | $1,099.60 | $1,099.55 | $1,099.60 | |