| 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 | $174.72 | 8.187% | $189.0243 | $189.02 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.54 | 9.493% | $80.5212 | $80.52 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.79 | 5.655% | $103.32 | $103.32 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.44 | 13.742% | $75.5702 | $75.57 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.50 | 5.287% | $147.9282 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.83 | 8.167% | $191.2717 | $191.27 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.55 | 10.701% | $177.7305 | $177.73 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.37 | $965.3661 | $965.36 | $965.30 | $965.30 | |