| 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 | $172.79 | 4.294% | $180.2096 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.44 | 12.203% | $141.8695 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.64 | 9.210% | $144.8561 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.43 | 4.579% | $6.7244 | $6.72 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.44 | 10.334% | $209.0167 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.83 | 7.765% | $120.5136 | $120.51 | $120.50 | $120.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.48 | 7.549% | $186.576 | $186.58 | $186.60 | $186.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $913.05 | $989.7659 | $989.77 | $989.70 | $989.80 | |