| 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 | $178.27 | 6.280% | $189.4654 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.65 | 9.104% | $114.1773 | $114.18 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.54 | 9.144% | $219.9688 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.33 | 10.136% | $116.0062 | $116.01 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.87 | 12.125% | $42.4617 | $42.46 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.43 | 8.238% | $141.1748 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.61 | 10.507% | $48.1921 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.70 | $871.4463 | $871.45 | $871.40 | $871.60 | |