| 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 | $175.42 | 7.718% | $188.9589 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.36 | 12.624% | $129.923 | $129.92 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.30 | 10.231% | $202.0534 | $202.05 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.66 | 9.646% | $87.344 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.64 | 8.691% | $141.9939 | $141.99 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.41 | 9.649% | $26.7653 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.44 | 3.701% | $234.8205 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.23 | $1,011.8590 | $1,011.85 | $1,011.80 | $1,011.90 | |