| 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 | $177.26 | 6.362% | $188.5373 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.72 | 13.423% | $37.112 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.58 | 9.150% | $139.2536 | $139.25 | $139.25 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.85 | 10.804% | $96.2333 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.47 | 11.658% | $71.9859 | $71.99 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.50 | 8.592% | $16.8318 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.43 | 7.464% | $97.1797 | $97.18 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.81 | $647.1336 | $647.13 | $647.20 | $647.10 | |