| 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 | $175.37 | 7.405% | $188.3561 | $188.36 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.67 | 6.531% | $189.2736 | $189.27 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.69 | 5.589% | $234.0803 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.75 | 12.587% | $122.4384 | $122.44 | $122.45 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.91 | 5.556% | $17.8495 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.57 | 7.784% | $83.608 | $83.61 | $83.60 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.68 | 8.365% | $223.9688 | $223.97 | $223.95 | $224.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.64 | $1,059.5747 | $1,059.58 | $1,059.55 | $1,059.60 | |