| 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 | $172.77 | 9.276% | $188.7961 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.84 | 7.769% | $235.8417 | $235.84 | $235.85 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.37 | 9.299% | $78.0067 | $78.01 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.63 | 5.134% | $119.4638 | $119.46 | $119.45 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.93 | 7.370% | $90.1156 | $90.12 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.92 | 11.764% | $44.6162 | $44.62 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.65 | 3.534% | $216.0237 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.11 | $972.8638 | $972.87 | $972.80 | $972.80 | |