| 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 | $176.82 | 6.586% | $188.4654 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.70 | 11.350% | $70.93 | $70.93 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.50 | 9.176% | $7.0964 | $7.10 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.71 | 8.841% | $9.4801 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.63 | 5.797% | $130.7968 | $130.80 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.30 | 5.678% | $32.0204 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.48 | 9.522% | $62.9532 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $467.14 | $501.7423 | $501.75 | $501.75 | $501.80 | |