| 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 | $179.76 | 3.221% | $185.5501 | $185.55 | $185.55 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.69 | 7.602% | $204.1102 | $204.11 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.91 | 10.628% | $144.8231 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.99 | 8.159% | $40.008 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.78 | 11.444% | $55.4768 | $55.48 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.92 | 10.139% | $134.2815 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.56 | 3.464% | $195.0917 | $195.09 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.61 | $959.3414 | $959.34 | $959.35 | $959.40 | |