| 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 | $182.55 | 7.250% | $195.7849 | $195.78 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.62 | 8.737% | $51.7806 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.59 | 11.113% | $261.7711 | $261.77 | $261.75 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.93 | 9.487% | $188.241 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.36 | 4.630% | $198.1274 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.50 | 9.193% | $52.9586 | $52.96 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.53 | 4.483% | $9.9572 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.08 | $958.6208 | $958.62 | $958.65 | $958.70 | |