| 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 | $179.95 | 6.125% | $190.9719 | $190.97 | $190.95 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.54 | 13.389% | $70.9135 | $70.91 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.60 | 7.170% | $17.7902 | $17.79 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.43 | 6.261% | $52.5248 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.32 | 13.299% | $132.9224 | $132.92 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.85 | 12.609% | $202.5273 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.66 | 12.424% | $181.7446 | $181.74 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.35 | $849.3947 | $849.38 | $849.35 | $849.30 | |