| 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 | $173.99 | 8.644% | $189.0297 | $189.03 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.84 | 6.820% | $92.7625 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.60 | 9.261% | $45.4526 | $45.45 | $45.45 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.53 | 3.178% | $202.7757 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.98 | 3.711% | $96.4305 | $96.43 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.41 | 6.534% | $142.127 | $142.13 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.38 | 12.449% | $229.8233 | $229.82 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.73 | $998.4013 | $998.40 | $998.45 | $998.40 | |