| 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 | $144.40 | 12.617% | $162.6189 | $162.62 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.81 | 8.369% | $186.1888 | $186.19 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.84 | 11.466% | $136.9248 | $136.92 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.98 | 3.760% | $18.656 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.40 | 8.384% | $31.8649 | $31.86 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.44 | 4.106% | $30.6488 | $30.65 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.34 | 12.774% | $207.8876 | $207.89 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.21 | $774.7898 | $774.79 | $774.75 | $774.80 | |