| 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 | $179.70 | 5.411% | $189.4236 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.76 | 10.681% | $57.2885 | $57.29 | $57.30 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.58 | 6.466% | $9.1348 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.37 | 7.192% | $12.1877 | $12.19 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.51 | 9.599% | $29.0547 | $29.05 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.59 | 5.403% | $256.7512 | $256.75 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.45 | 3.179% | $48.9584 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.96 | $602.7989 | $602.79 | $602.80 | $602.90 | |