| 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 | $175.74 | 5.381% | $185.1966 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.55 | 12.495% | $201.9848 | $201.98 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.65 | 13.662% | $146.2262 | $146.23 | $146.25 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.37 | 7.122% | $85.0227 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.38 | 10.674% | $139.8698 | $139.87 | $139.85 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.65 | 12.412% | $10.8478 | $10.85 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.66 | 8.777% | $209.5698 | $209.57 | $209.55 | $209.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.00 | $978.7177 | $978.72 | $978.70 | $978.70 | |