| 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 | $172.40 | 9.871% | $189.4176 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.89 | 6.465% | $20.1112 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.83 | 5.273% | $75.6176 | $75.62 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.53 | 8.656% | $9.2684 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.44 | 13.571% | $158.3634 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.84 | 5.665% | $125.5723 | $125.57 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.46 | 4.680% | $15.1367 | $15.14 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.39 | $593.4872 | $593.49 | $593.40 | $593.50 | |