| 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 | $169.43 | 6.529% | $180.4921 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.33 | 7.470% | $96.003 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.71 | 6.467% | $189.2025 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.47 | 5.610% | $219.1091 | $219.11 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.72 | 9.537% | $231.9117 | $231.91 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.27 | 8.438% | $250.7846 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.97 | 12.394% | $8.9578 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.90 | $1,176.4608 | $1,176.45 | $1,176.45 | $1,176.50 | |