| 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 | $180.25 | 4.523% | $188.4027 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.67 | 6.298% | $32.6016 | $32.60 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.74 | 13.600% | $50.8246 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.52 | 7.449% | $83.2945 | $83.29 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.27 | 7.861% | $184.7335 | $184.73 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.62 | 11.302% | $68.5843 | $68.58 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.95 | 12.720% | $8.9612 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $574.02 | $617.4024 | $617.38 | $617.40 | $617.40 | |