| 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 | $154.40 | 5.775% | $163.3166 | $163.32 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.43 | 6.700% | $127.4318 | $127.43 | $127.45 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.25 | 3.729% | $9.5949 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.92 | 8.834% | $188.1958 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.35 | 13.588% | $135.5673 | $135.57 | $135.55 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.84 | 8.731% | $227.0738 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.92 | 9.658% | $129.3087 | $129.31 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.11 | $980.4889 | $980.49 | $980.45 | $980.50 | |