| 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 | $176.88 | 6.749% | $188.8176 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.86 | 8.326% | $42.0955 | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.88 | 5.551% | $51.5933 | $51.59 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.48 | 11.552% | $28.4234 | $28.42 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.40 | 8.332% | $26.433 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.67 | 11.504% | $47.5788 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.65 | 5.278% | $241.7709 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $586.82 | $626.7125 | $626.71 | $626.70 | $626.70 | |