| 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 | $178.44 | 12.673% | $201.0537 | $201.05 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.30 | 13.745% | $158.4468 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.64 | 13.625% | $57.5397 | $57.54 | $57.55 | $57.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.53 | 12.805% | $7.3662 | $7.37 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.58 | 13.769% | $134.9073 | $134.91 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.28 | 4.715% | $52.6507 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.56 | 3.590% | $49.2674 | $49.27 | $49.25 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.33 | $661.2318 | $661.24 | $661.20 | $661.30 | |