| 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 | $178.92 | 8.494% | $194.1175 | $194.12 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.78 | 12.668% | $80.8731 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.33 | 13.157% | $42.2415 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.35 | 13.580% | $276.3969 | $276.40 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.98 | 13.626% | $235.1831 | $235.18 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.42 | 3.377% | $174.1075 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.72 | 5.509% | $94.6627 | $94.66 | $94.65 | $94.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.50 | $1,097.5823 | $1,097.58 | $1,097.55 | $1,097.60 | |