| 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 | $179.33 | 9.317% | $196.0382 | $196.04 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.82 | 7.183% | $244.1843 | $244.18 | $244.20 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.60 | 3.318% | $69.843 | $69.84 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.81 | 3.669% | $226.8381 | $226.84 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.72 | 12.752% | $65.0805 | $65.08 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.96 | 5.296% | $209.4969 | $209.50 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.44 | 13.828% | $63.1062 | $63.11 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.68 | $1,074.5872 | $1,074.59 | $1,074.65 | $1,074.50 | |