| 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 | 9.190% | $196.5311 | $196.53 | $196.55 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.96 | 12.486% | $95.5681 | $95.57 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.91 | 7.267% | $146.8592 | $146.86 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.73 | 7.282% | $132.74 | $132.74 | $132.75 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.84 | 3.510% | $235.8372 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.81 | 9.476% | $120.2156 | $120.22 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.33 | 6.630% | $86.7222 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.57 | $1,014.4734 | $1,014.48 | $1,014.45 | $1,014.40 | |