| 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 | $190.76 | 9.575% | $209.0253 | $209.03 | $209.05 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 11.641% | $54.9944 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.51 | 3.872% | $70.124 | $70.12 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.76 | 10.492% | $159.9482 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.27 | 12.516% | $143.1991 | $143.20 | $143.20 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.59 | 12.614% | $145.9365 | $145.94 | $145.95 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.46 | 8.134% | $183.2439 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.61 | $966.4714 | $966.47 | $966.50 | $966.30 | |