| 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 | 10.406% | $195.9707 | $195.97 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.67 | 9.860% | $185.3009 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.92 | 4.745% | $140.2745 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.66 | 7.473% | $175.8903 | $175.89 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.42 | 12.214% | $45.3569 | $45.36 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.87 | 11.140% | $214.3557 | $214.36 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.85 | 8.744% | $32.4601 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.89 | $989.6091 | $989.61 | $989.55 | $989.80 | |