| 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 | $179.79 | 5.874% | $190.3509 | $190.35 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.83 | 6.869% | $253.0979 | $253.10 | $253.10 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.32 | 10.754% | $78.9898 | $78.99 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.97 | 13.867% | $140.0222 | $140.02 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.35 | 6.415% | $38.6819 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.68 | 5.154% | $57.4982 | $57.50 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.48 | 8.805% | $19.0191 | $19.02 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.42 | $777.6600 | $777.66 | $777.65 | $777.70 | |