| 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 | $179.83 | 5.209% | $189.1973 | $189.20 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.99 | 8.333% | $139.7387 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.55 | 6.360% | $78.2278 | $78.23 | $78.25 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.36 | 11.335% | $129.5494 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.53 | 4.613% | $20.4309 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.86 | 11.726% | $148.4392 | $148.44 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.93 | 7.312% | $175.9166 | $175.92 | $175.90 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.05 | $881.4999 | $881.51 | $881.55 | $881.30 | |