| 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 | $177.33 | 6.283% | $188.4716 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.74 | 11.205% | $94.2351 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.65 | 12.335% | $80.488 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.97 | 12.362% | $20.1915 | $20.19 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.96 | 5.595% | $6.2935 | $6.29 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.69 | 7.548% | $172.8189 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.27 | 10.489% | $115.2069 | $115.21 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.61 | $677.7055 | $677.71 | $677.70 | $677.70 | |