| 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 | $178.58 | 5.725% | $188.8037 | $188.80 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.91 | 6.405% | $159.5117 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.26 | 8.738% | $259.0792 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.75 | 7.671% | $109.5552 | $109.56 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.60 | 9.494% | $87.1572 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.25 | 10.440% | $64.3313 | $64.33 | $64.35 | $64.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.78 | 9.776% | $91.9703 | $91.97 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.13 | $960.4086 | $960.41 | $960.40 | $960.50 | |