| 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 | $177.38 | 6.546% | $188.9913 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.42 | 9.752% | $258.3782 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.36 | 12.584% | $79.2141 | $79.21 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.26 | 11.483% | $144.1029 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.77 | 3.602% | $8.0499 | $8.05 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.51 | 6.435% | $126.1361 | $126.14 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.34 | 13.145% | $181.4167 | $181.42 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.04 | $986.2892 | $986.29 | $986.30 | $986.20 | |