| 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 | $176.85 | 6.825% | $188.92 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.85 | 11.508% | $138.1027 | $138.10 | $138.10 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.96 | 4.720% | $78.4981 | $78.50 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.46 | 12.592% | $18.5326 | $18.53 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.47 | 9.497% | $124.2462 | $124.25 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.84 | 6.314% | $104.0176 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.53 | 9.545% | $241.5796 | $241.58 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.96 | $893.8968 | $893.90 | $893.90 | $893.80 | |