| 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 | $176.67 | 6.793% | $188.6712 | $188.67 | $188.65 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.46 | 11.213% | $162.8826 | $162.88 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.27 | 13.746% | $19.6439 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.76 | 4.588% | $85.5111 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.94 | 12.504% | $10.0579 | $10.06 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.73 | 3.780% | $124.2558 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.65 | 9.804% | $96.2432 | $96.24 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.48 | $687.2657 | $687.26 | $687.25 | $687.30 | |