| 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 | $175.26 | 7.539% | $188.4729 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.33 | 6.731% | $143.3718 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.85 | 6.636% | $131.0023 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.34 | 13.137% | $21.8807 | $21.88 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.37 | 5.511% | $15.1619 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.92 | 7.622% | $84.9353 | $84.94 | $84.95 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.35 | 11.698% | $7.0928 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.42 | $591.9177 | $591.91 | $591.90 | $592.00 | |