| 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 | $171.42 | 10.236% | $188.9666 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.84 | 12.724% | $180.178 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.65 | 6.754% | $54.0709 | $54.07 | $54.05 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.65 | 8.392% | $77.6629 | $77.66 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.54 | 8.756% | $137.6198 | $137.62 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.45 | 4.718% | $154.4067 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.32 | 7.183% | $47.5035 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.87 | $840.4084 | $840.41 | $840.35 | $840.50 | |