| 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 | $179.59 | 12.736% | $202.4626 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.98 | 4.710% | $47.0986 | $47.10 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.31 | 3.479% | $244.5312 | $244.53 | $244.55 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.54 | 6.519% | $247.6993 | $247.70 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.82 | 12.450% | $234.8181 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.49 | 11.681% | $153.5502 | $153.55 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.27 | 13.117% | $99.8484 | $99.85 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.00 | $1,230.0084 | $1,230.01 | $1,230.00 | $1,230.00 | |