| 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 | $179.75 | 5.286% | $189.2516 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.78 | 5.164% | $173.2892 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.39 | 8.813% | $160.3795 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.49 | 11.704% | $77.6231 | $77.62 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.84 | 7.430% | $21.3141 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.87 | 10.141% | $180.4881 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.58 | 3.538% | $176.6151 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.70 | $978.9607 | $978.96 | $978.95 | $979.00 | |