| 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 | $190.58 | 9.651% | $208.9729 | $208.97 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.27 | 12.501% | $89.1795 | $89.18 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.83 | 8.254% | $110.235 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.39 | 4.683% | $220.2426 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.78 | 4.793% | $88.8435 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.78 | 13.230% | $204.6972 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.95 | 13.692% | $117.0459 | $117.05 | $117.05 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.58 | $1,039.2166 | $1,039.22 | $1,039.25 | $1,039.10 | |