| 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 | $179.48 | 11.787% | $200.6353 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.60 | 12.218% | $48.927 | $48.93 | $48.95 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.93 | 5.442% | $83.2254 | $83.23 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.90 | 8.119% | $33.4088 | $33.41 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.82 | 8.529% | $162.5981 | $162.60 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.98 | 6.825% | $252.0856 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.70 | 9.574% | $191.4258 | $191.43 | $191.45 | $191.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.41 | $972.3060 | $972.33 | $972.40 | $972.20 | |