| 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 | $180.26 | 9.529% | $197.437 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.81 | 4.761% | $27.0388 | $27.04 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.34 | 9.175% | $69.1514 | $69.15 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.52 | 8.762% | $88.6628 | $88.66 | $88.65 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.86 | 6.576% | $39.2839 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.88 | 7.206% | $69.5553 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.30 | 10.278% | $108.4033 | $108.40 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.97 | $599.5325 | $599.53 | $599.55 | $599.60 | |