| 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 | $178.78 | 5.775% | $189.1045 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.93 | 11.810% | $162.0462 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.65 | 11.154% | $120.7688 | $120.77 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.37 | 9.280% | $92.1995 | $92.20 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.27 | 5.405% | $137.3111 | $137.31 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.57 | 10.784% | $232.17 | $232.17 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.37 | 7.201% | $87.2295 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $937.94 | $1,020.8296 | $1,020.83 | $1,020.80 | $1,020.80 | |