| 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 | $179.80 | 5.345% | $189.4103 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.28 | 9.150% | $126.9196 | $126.92 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.51 | 8.137% | $140.0482 | $140.05 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.63 | 13.661% | $88.235 | $88.24 | $88.25 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.33 | 5.835% | $73.3754 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.86 | 4.222% | $87.4006 | $87.40 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.48 | 3.868% | $214.4666 | $214.47 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.89 | $919.8557 | $919.87 | $919.85 | $919.80 | |