| 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 | $164.58 | 9.536% | $180.2743 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.36 | 11.389% | $213.154 | $213.15 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.44 | 12.512% | $86.0042 | $86.00 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.76 | 9.767% | $108.4059 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.60 | 11.852% | $57.7156 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.65 | 3.499% | $91.7519 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.37 | 5.599% | $250.6603 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.76 | $987.9662 | $987.96 | $987.90 | $988.10 | |