| 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 | $162.47 | 9.789% | $178.3742 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.38 | 10.208% | $92.9935 | $92.99 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.77 | 3.606% | $208.0098 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.36 | 9.736% | $96.9627 | $96.96 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.38 | 6.279% | $249.0967 | $249.10 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.28 | 12.450% | $139.7529 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.52 | 8.231% | $13.5505 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.16 | $978.7403 | $978.73 | $978.70 | $978.90 | |