| 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 | $170.36 | 6.424% | $181.3039 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.67 | 10.803% | $139.2461 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.98 | 11.284% | $107.9232 | $107.92 | $107.90 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.61 | 3.761% | $92.9802 | $92.98 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.50 | 5.402% | $86.9567 | $86.96 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.40 | 13.725% | $193.7874 | $193.79 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.62 | 6.154% | $189.6123 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.14 | $991.8098 | $991.81 | $991.80 | $991.80 | |