| 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 | $174.71 | 8.675% | $189.8661 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.43 | 3.597% | $197.2798 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.61 | 3.398% | $38.888 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.29 | 9.240% | $46.1976 | $46.20 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.46 | 8.648% | $16.797 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.74 | 11.170% | $24.1684 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.90 | 10.450% | $30.8156 | $30.82 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.14 | $544.0125 | $544.03 | $544.00 | $544.10 | |