| 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 | $198.50 | 3.571% | $205.5884 | $205.59 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.25 | 10.710% | $124.272 | $124.27 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.89 | 10.253% | $18.6217 | $18.62 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.46 | 11.482% | $179.9988 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.81 | 7.649% | $59.0024 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.69 | 8.627% | $251.6779 | $251.68 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.26 | 10.797% | $40.175 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.86 | $879.3362 | $879.34 | $879.35 | $879.40 | |