| 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 | $159.78 | 9.635% | $175.1748 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.99 | 9.374% | $204.5184 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.57 | 8.286% | $42.8488 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.76 | 3.737% | $88.9649 | $88.96 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.66 | 12.412% | $227.8142 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.46 | 9.175% | $127.1452 | $127.15 | $127.15 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.66 | 10.642% | $193.2473 | $193.25 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.88 | $1,059.7136 | $1,059.71 | $1,059.65 | $1,059.60 | |