| 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 | $172.56 | 9.615% | $189.1516 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.27 | 13.210% | $95.4021 | $95.40 | $95.40 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.72 | 8.532% | $220.0161 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.93 | 10.428% | $200.9017 | $200.90 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.88 | 7.424% | $182.4919 | $182.49 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.40 | 6.197% | $262.7314 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.93 | 5.344% | $148.4613 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.69 | $1,299.1561 | $1,299.15 | $1,299.15 | $1,299.20 | |