| 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 | $179.92 | 8.300% | $194.8534 | $194.85 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.43 | 12.416% | $279.2751 | $279.28 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.63 | 3.286% | $44.0308 | $44.03 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.41 | 13.556% | $166.2573 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.36 | 3.174% | $37.5141 | $37.51 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.32 | 5.849% | $98.7783 | $98.78 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.60 | 6.263% | $138.7795 | $138.78 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.67 | $959.4885 | $959.49 | $959.55 | $959.60 | |