| 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 | $172.34 | 9.538% | $188.7778 | $188.78 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.53 | 13.462% | $56.1977 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.42 | 8.715% | $56.9884 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.25 | 6.301% | $103.3777 | $103.38 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.85 | 12.178% | $34.6069 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.59 | 6.389% | $27.2249 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.76 | 8.735% | $154.1427 | $154.14 | $154.15 | $154.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.74 | $621.3161 | $621.32 | $621.35 | $621.30 | |