| 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 | $177.99 | 6.322% | $189.2425 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.62 | 5.558% | $135.7687 | $135.77 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.57 | 9.379% | $183.2864 | $183.29 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.50 | 9.835% | $101.5974 | $101.60 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.37 | 8.142% | $139.9033 | $139.90 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.75 | 8.573% | $49.6721 | $49.67 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.48 | 9.250% | $161.1219 | $161.12 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.28 | $960.5923 | $960.59 | $960.55 | $960.60 | |