| 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 | $175.38 | 12.475% | $197.2587 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.32 | 6.462% | $72.7348 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.48 | 8.171% | $53.523 | $53.52 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.72 | 10.394% | $18.4579 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.91 | 5.458% | $13.6146 | $13.61 | $13.60 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.78 | 7.401% | $170.5313 | $170.53 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.90 | 9.694% | $199.5334 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.49 | $725.6537 | $725.64 | $725.65 | $725.60 | |