| 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 | $165.94 | 8.337% | $179.7744 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.39 | 4.292% | $205.862 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.52 | 12.265% | $219.5005 | $219.50 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.65 | 6.340% | $235.7026 | $235.70 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.68 | 10.681% | $87.0838 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.36 | 8.666% | $269.8829 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.87 | 10.874% | $89.6638 | $89.66 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.41 | $1,287.4700 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.45 | $1,287.60 | |