| 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 | $174.95 | 8.251% | $189.3851 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.60 | 12.735% | $205.8541 | $205.85 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.83 | 6.479% | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.27 | 9.180% | $177.1664 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.62 | 10.243% | $232.1938 | $232.19 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.30 | 13.284% | $78.5058 | $78.51 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.92 | 7.424% | $243.7665 | $243.77 | $243.75 | $243.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.49 | $1,146.9217 | $1,146.93 | $1,146.90 | $1,147.10 | |