| 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 | $176.38 | 12.513% | $198.4504 | $198.45 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.48 | 12.822% | $263.4168 | $263.42 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.26 | 6.251% | $18.3389 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.39 | 10.339% | $11.4642 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.58 | 13.577% | $22.2384 | $22.24 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.55 | 13.756% | $162.1592 | $162.16 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.65 | 5.637% | $39.7723 | $39.77 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.29 | $715.8402 | $715.84 | $715.80 | $715.90 | |