| 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 | $171.44 | 9.833% | $188.2977 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.40 | 8.415% | $49.2204 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.57 | 4.341% | $109.1094 | $109.11 | $109.10 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.30 | 7.588% | $96.0761 | $96.08 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.37 | 6.519% | $136.7384 | $136.74 | $136.75 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.56 | 12.203% | $45.5095 | $45.51 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.89 | 9.539% | $79.843 | $79.84 | $79.85 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $652.53 | $704.7945 | $704.80 | $704.80 | $704.70 | |