| 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 | $180.53 | 5.543% | $190.5368 | $190.54 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.95 | 6.609% | $87.3661 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.39 | 5.283% | $99.3766 | $99.38 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.88 | 7.434% | $44.9934 | $44.99 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.53 | 13.127% | $35.6689 | $35.67 | $35.65 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.48 | 10.539% | $34.7977 | $34.80 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.94 | 13.874% | $126.3318 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $572.70 | $619.0713 | $619.08 | $619.10 | $619.10 | |