| 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 | $179.88 | 13.476% | $204.1206 | $204.12 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.88 | 7.708% | $270.2178 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.82 | 8.177% | $96.0828 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.84 | 6.800% | $50.0251 | $50.03 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.98 | 9.435% | $173.9798 | $173.98 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.32 | 5.848% | $205.6838 | $205.68 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.34 | 8.537% | $78.5157 | $78.52 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $992.06 | $1,078.6256 | $1,078.63 | $1,078.65 | $1,078.60 | |