| 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 | $173.72 | 8.619% | $188.6929 | $188.69 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.43 | 6.677% | $16.4603 | $16.46 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.60 | 8.230% | $193.2988 | $193.30 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.78 | 3.573% | $29.8083 | $29.81 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.68 | 13.385% | $22.3142 | $22.31 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.41 | 12.600% | $88.2897 | $88.29 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.88 | 4.792% | $77.4203 | $77.42 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.50 | $616.2845 | $616.28 | $616.25 | $616.30 | |