| 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 | $179.78 | 8.542% | $195.1368 | $195.14 | $195.15 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.90 | 4.865% | $262.0576 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.37 | 11.753% | $6.0011 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.31 | 7.786% | $154.4681 | $154.47 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.38 | 12.189% | $188.9038 | $188.90 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.70 | 10.105% | $22.7917 | $22.79 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.50 | 4.724% | $133.5231 | $133.52 | $133.50 | $133.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.94 | $962.8822 | $962.88 | $962.85 | $962.90 | |