| 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 | $176.76 | 6.666% | $188.5428 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.46 | 12.675% | $10.6591 | $10.66 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.70 | 8.187% | $28.8859 | $28.89 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.94 | 13.599% | $35.1475 | $35.15 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.86 | 6.671% | $28.6518 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.68 | 10.431% | $238.1776 | $238.18 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.80 | 6.142% | $57.1044 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.20 | $587.1691 | $587.17 | $587.20 | $587.20 | |