| 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 | $173.99 | 8.700% | $189.1271 | $189.13 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.94 | 11.481% | $44.5255 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.99 | 4.452% | $33.4142 | $33.41 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.72 | 12.771% | $74.1131 | $74.11 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.57 | 4.197% | $103.749 | $103.75 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.27 | 6.476% | $205.7862 | $205.79 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.44 | 11.141% | $53.8367 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.92 | $704.5518 | $704.56 | $704.60 | $704.40 | |