| 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 | $177.90 | 9.705% | $195.1652 | $195.17 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.85 | 10.244% | $108.9762 | $108.98 | $109.00 | $109.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.80 | 4.394% | $226.3262 | $226.33 | $226.35 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.99 | 5.758% | $158.6264 | $158.63 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.87 | 8.804% | $122.8071 | $122.81 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.88 | 8.401% | $30.2222 | $30.22 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.50 | 13.850% | $238.5158 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $993.79 | $1,080.6391 | $1,080.66 | $1,080.65 | $1,080.60 | |