| 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 | $178.51 | 11.575% | $199.1725 | $199.17 | $199.15 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.74 | 11.487% | $32.0414 | $32.04 | $32.05 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.82 | 9.789% | $15.1728 | $15.17 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.54 | 10.400% | $269.9722 | $269.97 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.39 | 6.124% | $81.0681 | $81.07 | $81.05 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.33 | 3.733% | $175.6511 | $175.65 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.60 | 13.674% | $200.7483 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.93 | $973.8264 | $973.82 | $973.75 | $973.90 | |