| 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 | $177.44 | 6.286% | $188.5939 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.34 | 5.575% | $124.9375 | $124.94 | $124.95 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.27 | 3.199% | $7.5026 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.71 | 12.288% | $96.242 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.25 | 13.472% | $83.1182 | $83.12 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.33 | 5.286% | $149.8536 | $149.85 | $149.85 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.27 | 11.145% | $148.1229 | $148.12 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.61 | $798.3707 | $798.36 | $798.35 | $798.30 | |