| 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 | $173.79 | 8.746% | $188.9897 | $188.99 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.97 | 6.236% | $142.3244 | $142.32 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.63 | 10.386% | $58.0962 | $58.10 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.50 | 8.655% | $5.976 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.73 | 12.817% | $69.6419 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.80 | 9.168% | $123.1415 | $123.14 | $123.15 | $123.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.46 | 12.122% | $149.638 | $149.64 | $149.65 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.88 | $737.8077 | $737.81 | $737.85 | $737.70 | |