| 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 | $173.38 | 8.471% | $188.067 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.61 | 7.816% | $71.8162 | $71.82 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.54 | 5.415% | $130.2297 | $130.23 | $130.25 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.30 | 13.268% | $52.4431 | $52.44 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.46 | 3.359% | $140.0101 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.26 | 8.827% | $5.7243 | $5.72 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.97 | 3.108% | $49.4609 | $49.46 | $49.45 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.52 | $637.7513 | $637.75 | $637.70 | $637.70 | |