| 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 | $177.57 | 11.719% | $198.3794 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.67 | 5.502% | $221.206 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.38 | 13.836% | $233.7964 | $233.80 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.31 | 5.814% | $184.4444 | $184.44 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.99 | 11.706% | $80.4171 | $80.42 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.80 | 9.251% | $13.9841 | $13.98 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.33 | 3.275% | $156.2861 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.05 | $1,088.5135 | $1,088.52 | $1,088.55 | $1,088.50 | |