| 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 | $111.40 | 6.145% | $118.2455 | $118.25 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.64 | 3.461% | $205.5149 | $205.51 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.81 | 7.863% | $48.3334 | $48.33 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.52 | 6.318% | $198.3043 | $198.30 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.42 | 7.621% | $13.3665 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.29 | 11.343% | $79.3764 | $79.38 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.90 | 4.415% | $56.2797 | $56.28 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.98 | $719.4207 | $719.42 | $719.45 | $719.40 | |