| 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 | $170.98 | 12.697% | $192.6893 | $192.69 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 11.507% | $54.973 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.40 | 11.279% | $13.7986 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.52 | 9.705% | $33.482 | $33.48 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.26 | 3.175% | $61.1415 | $61.14 | $61.15 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.93 | 4.209% | $261.4916 | $261.49 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.27 | 8.738% | $69.8859 | $69.89 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.66 | $687.4619 | $687.46 | $687.50 | $687.50 | |