| 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 | $177.50 | 8.627% | $192.8129 | $192.81 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.73 | 5.584% | $200.3245 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.41 | 12.300% | $130.7284 | $130.73 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.93 | 10.858% | $81.9573 | $81.96 | $81.95 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.81 | 4.201% | $100.877 | $100.88 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.72 | 4.578% | $68.7287 | $68.73 | $68.75 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.92 | 7.841% | $204.8116 | $204.81 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.02 | $980.2404 | $980.24 | $980.25 | $980.20 | |