| 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 | $178.60 | 11.685% | $199.4694 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.48 | 6.198% | $79.0963 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.78 | 12.251% | $270.278 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.79 | 11.520% | $70.0234 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.41 | 11.663% | $36.19 | $36.19 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.80 | 10.396% | $144.398 | $144.40 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.28 | 6.553% | $182.504 | $182.50 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.14 | $981.9591 | $981.96 | $981.95 | $982.00 | |