| 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 | $160.85 | 9.718% | $176.4814 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.68 | 4.597% | $97.9865 | $97.99 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.56 | 7.324% | $41.3841 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.45 | 10.525% | $90.0226 | $90.02 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.68 | 12.181% | $178.0088 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.30 | 5.670% | $140.8581 | $140.86 | $140.85 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.84 | 3.347% | $187.9262 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.36 | $912.6677 | $912.67 | $912.70 | $912.70 | |