| 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 | $177.57 | 6.654% | $189.3855 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.39 | 8.666% | $23.2437 | $23.24 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.35 | 7.632% | $6.8346 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.83 | 9.423% | $147.535 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.29 | 4.514% | $36.883 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.83 | 7.715% | $7.3569 | $7.36 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.87 | 6.286% | $48.7534 | $48.75 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $428.13 | $459.9921 | $459.99 | $460.05 | $460.00 | |