| 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 | $179.65 | 5.658% | $189.8146 | $189.81 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.59 | 12.314% | $257.8617 | $257.86 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.98 | 7.489% | $151.538 | $151.54 | $151.55 | $151.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.54 | 7.769% | $12.4365 | $12.44 | $12.45 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.71 | 13.836% | $112.3675 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.28 | 9.850% | $98.0741 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.72 | 6.613% | $21.0241 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.47 | $843.1165 | $843.11 | $843.05 | $843.10 | |