| 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 | $179.70 | 8.825% | $195.5585 | $195.56 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.93 | 5.533% | $10.4794 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.78 | 4.398% | $193.9506 | $193.95 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.65 | 11.266% | $67.4828 | $67.48 | $67.50 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.30 | 12.292% | $27.287 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.79 | 10.750% | $83.9374 | $83.94 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.64 | 13.822% | $106.5829 | $106.58 | $106.60 | $106.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.79 | $685.2786 | $685.28 | $685.35 | $685.40 | |