| 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 | $179.97 | 4.584% | $188.2198 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.56 | 8.418% | $149.1398 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.42 | 5.690% | $17.3543 | $17.35 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.95 | 8.225% | $95.1839 | $95.18 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.70 | 6.378% | $7.1273 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.54 | 11.633% | $140.1441 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.71 | 13.418% | $238.9831 | $238.98 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.85 | $836.1523 | $836.14 | $836.20 | $836.10 | |