| 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 | $176.87 | 6.799% | $188.8954 | $188.90 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.55 | 7.826% | $163.4103 | $163.41 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.70 | 7.384% | $121.0218 | $121.02 | $121.00 | $121.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.85 | 9.325% | $42.4728 | $42.47 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.82 | 9.568% | $148.8153 | $148.82 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.41 | 13.806% | $256.5301 | $256.53 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.36 | 9.661% | $144.0507 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.56 | $1,065.1964 | $1,065.20 | $1,065.15 | $1,065.20 | |