| 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 | $180.97 | 7.274% | $194.1338 | $194.13 | $194.15 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.44 | 10.554% | $86.7186 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.69 | 8.429% | $46.2883 | $46.29 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.54 | 3.352% | $43.9659 | $43.97 | $43.95 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.43 | 3.634% | $70.9167 | $70.92 | $70.90 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.62 | 11.783% | $11.8714 | $11.87 | $11.85 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.31 | 6.742% | $177.5226 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.00 | $631.4173 | $631.42 | $631.35 | $631.40 | |