| 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 | $177.97 | 6.470% | $189.4847 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.72 | 4.648% | $168.1903 | $168.19 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.26 | 7.825% | $75.7578 | $75.76 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.39 | 7.519% | $220.8333 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.46 | 12.628% | $177.344 | $177.34 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.94 | 11.243% | $207.9577 | $207.96 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.46 | 13.288% | $151.1942 | $151.19 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.20 | $1,190.7620 | $1,190.75 | $1,190.80 | $1,190.80 | |