| 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 | $199.74 | 13.383% | $226.4712 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.80 | 8.385% | $79.9881 | $79.99 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.72 | 7.791% | $186.1766 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.74 | 5.236% | $43.9255 | $43.93 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.80 | 6.525% | $197.9235 | $197.92 | $197.90 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.66 | 11.114% | $276.2961 | $276.30 | $276.30 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.53 | 3.481% | $28.4883 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.99 | $1,039.2693 | $1,039.28 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.30 | |