| 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 | $177.73 | 6.625% | $189.5046 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.28 | 7.624% | $84.2481 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.27 | 8.529% | $148.9778 | $148.98 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.42 | 8.305% | $8.0362 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.47 | 11.534% | $145.5184 | $145.52 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.87 | 5.253% | $13.5461 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.33 | 7.201% | $153.6512 | $153.65 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.37 | $743.4824 | $743.49 | $743.50 | $743.40 | |