| 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 | $173.80 | 8.257% | $188.1507 | $188.15 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.90 | 13.113% | $153.7206 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.55 | 7.622% | $116.8237 | $116.82 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.99 | 6.120% | $13.785 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.34 | 8.390% | $14.4592 | $14.46 | $14.45 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.84 | 5.232% | $51.3953 | $51.40 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.54 | 8.292% | $15.7457 | $15.75 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.96 | $554.0802 | $554.09 | $554.05 | $554.10 | |