| 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 | $170.46 | 11.668% | $190.3493 | $190.35 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.36 | 13.423% | $7.2137 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.51 | 8.538% | $88.4693 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.73 | 10.484% | $18.484 | $18.48 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.45 | 3.718% | $110.4078 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.39 | 9.600% | $20.1554 | $20.16 | $20.15 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.51 | 11.757% | $146.9716 | $146.97 | $146.95 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.41 | $582.0511 | $582.05 | $582.00 | $582.10 | |