| 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 | $189.66 | 12.625% | $213.6046 | $213.60 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.93 | 9.770% | $160.1874 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.65 | 3.766% | $57.7458 | $57.75 | $57.75 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.98 | 6.837% | $138.8667 | $138.87 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.25 | 6.608% | $186.8305 | $186.83 | $186.85 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.47 | 9.750% | $137.7033 | $137.70 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.98 | 4.143% | $78.0864 | $78.09 | $78.10 | $78.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.92 | $973.0247 | $973.03 | $973.05 | $973.00 | |