| 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 | $177.69 | 6.825% | $189.8173 | $189.82 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.85 | 11.176% | $112.121 | $112.12 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.39 | 9.651% | $48.6741 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.79 | 8.311% | $268.3838 | $268.38 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.98 | 7.121% | $209.9357 | $209.94 | $209.95 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.74 | 7.369% | $6.163 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.76 | 12.469% | $192.0521 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.20 | $1,027.1470 | $1,027.14 | $1,027.10 | $1,027.20 | |