| 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 | $173.87 | 8.724% | $189.0384 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.71 | 7.577% | $55.6281 | $55.63 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.59 | 4.709% | $158.7284 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.99 | 5.190% | $39.9617 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.95 | 11.398% | $138.0778 | $138.08 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.87 | 6.704% | $163.1184 | $163.12 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.70 | 7.257% | $14.6942 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.68 | $759.2470 | $759.25 | $759.30 | $759.20 | |