| 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 | $176.70 | 12.332% | $198.4906 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.33 | 5.338% | $87.7782 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.36 | 9.525% | $20.1088 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.81 | 6.404% | $192.3891 | $192.39 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.82 | 4.706% | $177.8117 | $177.81 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.51 | 12.516% | $187.3504 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.99 | 4.575% | $95.1528 | $95.15 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $886.52 | $959.0816 | $959.08 | $959.10 | $959.20 | |