| 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 | $170.76 | 10.233% | $188.2339 | $188.23 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.47 | 10.556% | $27.0531 | $27.05 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.42 | 8.120% | $138.8477 | $138.85 | $138.85 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.67 | 11.636% | $66.6132 | $66.61 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.98 | 12.641% | $66.4357 | $66.44 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.46 | 11.238% | $24.9841 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.78 | 6.188% | $80.4693 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.54 | $592.6370 | $592.63 | $592.65 | $592.60 | |