| 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 | $168.78 | 6.480% | $179.7169 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.73 | 12.751% | $47.051 | $47.05 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.41 | 9.291% | $8.0985 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.97 | 10.223% | $107.9855 | $107.99 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.60 | 9.705% | $210.1948 | $210.19 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.51 | 7.304% | $203.3518 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.38 | 8.179% | $222.178 | $222.18 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.38 | $978.5765 | $978.58 | $978.60 | $978.70 | |