| 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 | $180.86 | 4.504% | $189.0059 | $189.01 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.80 | 7.829% | $146.4318 | $146.43 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.58 | 12.752% | $175.4196 | $175.42 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.55 | 4.363% | $117.4606 | $117.46 | $117.45 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.97 | 13.768% | $54.5745 | $54.57 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.56 | 6.318% | $15.4799 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.91 | 6.610% | $141.6954 | $141.70 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.23 | $840.0677 | $840.07 | $840.05 | $840.10 | |