| 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 | $171.71 | 9.851% | $188.6252 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.81 | 11.857% | $219.0272 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.31 | 8.603% | $120.886 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.66 | 11.220% | $88.5979 | $88.60 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.44 | 7.735% | $264.4248 | $264.42 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.51 | 5.815% | $37.5749 | $37.57 | $37.55 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.40 | 4.756% | $108.3177 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.84 | $1,027.4537 | $1,027.46 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.40 | |