| 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 | $165.89 | 7.189% | $177.8158 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.46 | 12.784% | $129.0926 | $129.09 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.36 | 13.406% | $189.7963 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.41 | 10.494% | $107.6322 | $107.63 | $107.65 | $107.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.49 | 3.283% | $147.1679 | $147.17 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.86 | 9.565% | $37.0987 | $37.10 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.57 | 10.227% | $149.4347 | $149.43 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.04 | $938.0382 | $938.04 | $938.05 | $938.00 | |