| 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 | $179.46 | 9.470% | $196.4549 | $196.45 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.33 | 10.317% | $69.8638 | $69.86 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.61 | 7.647% | $36.1802 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.58 | 8.223% | $15.7789 | $15.78 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.29 | 7.111% | $6.7373 | $6.74 | $6.75 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.49 | 3.288% | $145.1093 | $145.11 | $145.10 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.30 | 3.769% | $122.7587 | $122.76 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.06 | $592.8831 | $592.88 | $592.90 | $593.00 | |