| 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 | $177.33 | 6.818% | $189.4204 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.83 | 6.659% | $118.2102 | $118.21 | $118.20 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.81 | 7.786% | $217.5229 | $217.52 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.39 | 6.681% | $168.972 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.87 | 3.391% | $230.4275 | $230.43 | $230.45 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.47 | 6.182% | $49.3428 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.30 | 7.701% | $71.4058 | $71.41 | $71.40 | $71.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.00 | $1,045.3016 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.25 | $1,045.20 | |