| 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 | $177.86 | 12.149% | $199.4682 | $199.47 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.84 | 4.503% | $157.6323 | $157.63 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.95 | 13.490% | $55.5534 | $55.55 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.39 | 11.208% | $5.9941 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.31 | 11.799% | $54.0101 | $54.01 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.87 | 11.635% | $85.8138 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.88 | 4.798% | $148.6874 | $148.69 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.10 | $707.1593 | $707.15 | $707.15 | $707.20 | |