| 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 | $177.79 | 6.757% | $189.8033 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.58 | 8.279% | $139.2251 | $139.23 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.67 | 10.208% | $148.4171 | $148.42 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.84 | 4.539% | $84.5093 | $84.51 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.45 | 4.442% | $28.6693 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.86 | 3.777% | $6.0813 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.85 | 4.454% | $259.9338 | $259.93 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $804.04 | $856.6392 | $856.64 | $856.65 | $856.60 | |