| 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 | $179.99 | 8.777% | $195.7877 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.65 | 9.413% | $215.1607 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.82 | 8.373% | $113.5966 | $113.60 | $113.60 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.74 | 5.562% | $202.4046 | $202.40 | $202.40 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.67 | 8.853% | $168.3629 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.73 | 10.150% | $150.6081 | $150.61 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.83 | 11.803% | $239.0684 | $239.07 | $239.05 | $239.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.43 | $1,284.9890 | $1,284.99 | $1,284.95 | $1,285.10 | |