| 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 | $185.82 | 4.300% | $193.8103 | $193.81 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.53 | 5.824% | $18.5509 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.49 | 5.758% | $161.2704 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.49 | 10.183% | $98.6028 | $98.60 | $98.60 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.61 | 10.660% | $75.9238 | $75.92 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.39 | 9.553% | $5.9049 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.74 | 9.753% | $34.8356 | $34.84 | $34.85 | $34.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.07 | $588.8987 | $588.89 | $588.85 | $588.90 | |