| 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 | $179.99 | 8.805% | $195.8381 | $195.84 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.34 | 5.260% | $44.5671 | $44.57 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.33 | 13.287% | $143.1155 | $143.12 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.86 | 6.107% | $40.1721 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.87 | 4.493% | $218.2545 | $218.25 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.91 | 13.113% | $162.7809 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.88 | 12.840% | $69.8254 | $69.83 | $69.85 | $69.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.18 | $874.5536 | $874.56 | $874.55 | $874.60 | |