| 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 | $175.99 | 6.813% | $187.9802 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.45 | 12.643% | $89.4949 | $89.49 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.66 | 13.421% | $159.538 | $159.54 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.26 | 13.288% | $260.8569 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.26 | 13.304% | $49.0153 | $49.02 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.57 | 9.484% | $106.8235 | $106.82 | $106.80 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.63 | 6.236% | $95.2193 | $95.22 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.82 | $948.9281 | $948.93 | $948.90 | $948.90 | |