| 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 | $178.89 | 9.251% | $195.4391 | $195.44 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.29 | 11.591% | $156.551 | $156.55 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.30 | 8.522% | $173.9608 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.32 | 8.790% | $27.5456 | $27.55 | $27.55 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.41 | 10.115% | $200.8608 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.73 | 12.206% | $96.1942 | $96.19 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.73 | 6.689% | $232.294 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $990.67 | $1,082.8455 | $1,082.84 | $1,082.85 | $1,082.90 | |