| 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 | $178.69 | 5.797% | $189.0487 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.30 | 8.568% | $130.6073 | $130.61 | $130.60 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.79 | 10.650% | $243.1976 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.93 | 6.475% | $144.7315 | $144.73 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.91 | 6.611% | $110.7795 | $110.78 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.28 | 13.702% | $60.5804 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.45 | 11.806% | $37.3991 | $37.40 | $37.40 | $37.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $845.35 | $916.3441 | $916.35 | $916.40 | $916.30 | |