| 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 | $170.32 | 10.653% | $188.4642 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.56 | 6.235% | $46.276 | $46.28 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.58 | 13.796% | $33.6609 | $33.66 | $33.65 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.39 | 5.335% | $158.4133 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.56 | 9.851% | $15.9943 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.50 | 5.266% | $8.9476 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.95 | 9.429% | $171.7488 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $573.86 | $623.5051 | $623.50 | $623.50 | $623.50 | |