| 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 | $178.77 | 13.511% | $202.9236 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.44 | 9.857% | $158.6775 | $158.68 | $158.70 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.39 | 13.739% | $157.4034 | $157.40 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.56 | 4.671% | $42.4546 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.50 | 8.130% | $237.3454 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.53 | 7.867% | $86.8653 | $86.87 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.53 | 12.491% | $93.9637 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.72 | $979.6335 | $979.63 | $979.60 | $979.70 | |