| 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 | $177.26 | 6.864% | $189.4271 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.44 | 7.605% | $249.041 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.26 | 12.132% | $18.2327 | $18.23 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.50 | 5.184% | $150.939 | $150.94 | $150.95 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.94 | 7.150% | $87.7987 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.78 | 5.369% | $173.627 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.36 | 10.512% | $30.2361 | $30.24 | $30.25 | $30.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $842.54 | $899.3016 | $899.31 | $899.40 | $899.10 | |