| 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 | $178.77 | 6.376% | $190.1684 | $190.17 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.34 | 4.658% | $50.5917 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.81 | 7.289% | $118.8869 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.90 | 13.165% | $11.2033 | $11.20 | $11.20 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.89 | 11.321% | $47.7456 | $47.75 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.83 | 11.780% | $279.26 | $279.26 | $279.25 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.91 | 9.824% | $261.2823 | $261.28 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.45 | $959.1382 | $959.14 | $959.15 | $959.20 | |