| 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 | $179.55 | 5.601% | $189.6066 | $189.61 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.72 | 10.726% | $171.3153 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.51 | 12.551% | $39.9669 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.29 | 7.612% | $7.8449 | $7.84 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.77 | 12.282% | $138.9714 | $138.97 | $138.95 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.72 | 6.800% | $172.717 | $172.72 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.69 | 8.441% | $243.6561 | $243.66 | $243.65 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.25 | $964.0782 | $964.09 | $964.00 | $964.10 | |