| 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 | $179.74 | 6.500% | $191.4231 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.89 | 12.461% | $79.7236 | $79.72 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.58 | 9.409% | $45.4923 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.61 | 9.723% | $238.7682 | $238.77 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.97 | 4.454% | $146.2043 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.36 | 9.186% | $54.9861 | $54.99 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.55 | 7.832% | $105.1901 | $105.19 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.70 | $861.7877 | $861.78 | $861.75 | $861.80 | |