| 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 | $176.68 | 7.625% | $190.1519 | $190.15 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.51 | 12.167% | $118.3474 | $118.35 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.63 | 11.731% | $42.0444 | $42.04 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.55 | 5.471% | $88.121 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.87 | 7.441% | $39.6135 | $39.61 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.60 | 7.245% | $161.511 | $161.51 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.68 | 7.186% | $219.3883 | $219.39 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.52 | $859.1775 | $859.17 | $859.15 | $859.10 | |