| 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 | $174.77 | 8.151% | $189.0155 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.88 | 13.711% | $68.0901 | $68.09 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.40 | 3.845% | $101.145 | $101.15 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.41 | 13.712% | $88.0245 | $88.02 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.60 | 13.278% | $19.9369 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.42 | 10.586% | $159.7083 | $159.71 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.71 | 11.628% | $154.8392 | $154.84 | $154.85 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.19 | $780.7595 | $780.77 | $780.75 | $780.60 | |