| 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 | $180.39 | 4.405% | $188.3362 | $188.34 | $188.35 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.92 | 7.608% | $150.5651 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.88 | 9.305% | $86.2198 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.61 | 9.439% | $15.989 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.98 | 4.153% | $30.1835 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.29 | 4.264% | $19.0699 | $19.07 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.51 | 12.485% | $51.1919 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $506.58 | $541.5554 | $541.56 | $541.55 | $541.60 | |