| 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 | $176.96 | 6.549% | $188.5491 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.47 | 13.277% | $160.253 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.86 | 13.840% | $137.587 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.72 | 9.650% | $108.2465 | $108.25 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.56 | 5.221% | $251.0152 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.85 | 6.666% | $99.0394 | $99.04 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.62 | 3.480% | $9.9548 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.04 | $954.6450 | $954.65 | $954.65 | $954.60 | |