| 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 | $177.88 | 11.715% | $198.7186 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.96 | 12.767% | $47.317 | $47.32 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.98 | 7.791% | $269.4559 | $269.46 | $269.45 | $269.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.62 | 5.632% | $185.5109 | $185.51 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.78 | 8.620% | $155.0876 | $155.09 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.29 | 6.134% | $241.232 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.98 | 6.365% | $199.9449 | $199.94 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.49 | $1,297.2669 | $1,297.27 | $1,297.25 | $1,297.20 | |