| 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 | $179.85 | 8.785% | $195.6498 | $195.65 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.54 | 6.597% | $87.9852 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.84 | 7.867% | $216.6401 | $216.64 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.73 | 11.178% | $157.5726 | $157.57 | $157.55 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.90 | 7.419% | $140.6115 | $140.61 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.84 | 6.828% | $110.9302 | $110.93 | $110.95 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.75 | 10.358% | $224.8544 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.45 | $1,134.2438 | $1,134.24 | $1,134.25 | $1,134.20 | |