| 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 | $179.71 | 9.397% | $196.5973 | $196.60 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.82 | 12.134% | $242.0076 | $242.01 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.59 | 9.835% | $88.516 | $88.52 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.50 | 6.637% | $60.2499 | $60.25 | $60.25 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.52 | 9.538% | $8.2373 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.83 | 8.102% | $184.6706 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.81 | 13.561% | $199.6516 | $199.65 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.78 | $979.9303 | $979.94 | $979.90 | $979.90 | |