| 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 | $175.65 | 7.689% | $189.1557 | $189.16 | $189.15 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.53 | 7.495% | $251.0331 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.40 | 4.625% | $245.241 | $245.24 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.43 | 4.316% | $103.7214 | $103.72 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.27 | 8.786% | $19.8752 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.70 | 9.716% | $12.8368 | $12.84 | $12.85 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.83 | 11.331% | $146.7677 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.81 | $968.6309 | $968.64 | $968.65 | $968.60 | |