| 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 | $173.55 | 13.501% | $196.981 | $196.98 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.86 | 9.357% | $229.4966 | $229.50 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.43 | 10.823% | $76.9444 | $76.94 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.64 | 4.254% | $51.7517 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.26 | 5.833% | $6.6251 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.27 | 13.399% | $128.447 | $128.45 | $128.45 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.26 | 7.645% | $269.3924 | $269.39 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.27 | $959.6382 | $959.64 | $959.70 | $959.60 | |