| 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 | $175.94 | 13.557% | $199.7922 | $199.79 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.94 | 6.382% | $12.702 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.83 | 5.110% | $37.6609 | $37.66 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.81 | 4.308% | $180.2547 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.67 | 8.698% | $249.6467 | $249.65 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.26 | 4.617% | $31.6571 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.38 | 7.627% | $146.7817 | $146.78 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.83 | $858.4953 | $858.49 | $858.50 | $858.60 | |