| 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 | $176.39 | 7.204% | $189.0971 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.51 | 10.222% | $189.0418 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.93 | 5.532% | $12.59 | $12.59 | $12.60 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.64 | 5.251% | $25.9338 | $25.93 | $25.95 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.76 | 8.823% | $16.0623 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.79 | 9.764% | $140.2674 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.32 | 4.835% | $53.8013 | $53.80 | $53.80 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.34 | $626.7937 | $626.79 | $626.80 | $626.80 | |