| 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 | $178.91 | 8.699% | $194.4734 | $194.47 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.59 | 4.824% | $66.6576 | $66.66 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.70 | 11.657% | $276.5744 | $276.57 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.48 | 6.509% | $213.5292 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.62 | 7.720% | $161.1707 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.57 | 13.565% | $100.5845 | $100.58 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.97 | 8.693% | $185.8324 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.84 | $1,198.8222 | $1,198.81 | $1,198.80 | $1,198.90 | |