| 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 | $174.32 | 9.810% | $191.4208 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.71 | 4.121% | $50.7173 | $50.72 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.49 | 7.237% | $18.7558 | $18.76 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.87 | 13.587% | $21.4339 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.39 | 12.502% | $258.0683 | $258.07 | $258.05 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.85 | 3.598% | $6.0605 | $6.06 | $6.05 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.29 | 13.577% | $71.8829 | $71.88 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.92 | $618.3395 | $618.34 | $618.30 | $618.40 | |