| 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 | $179.36 | 4.423% | $187.2931 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.61 | 13.856% | $46.2369 | $46.24 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.55 | 8.632% | $26.6692 | $26.67 | $26.65 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.26 | 6.464% | $72.6723 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.82 | 3.537% | $14.3088 | $14.31 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.65 | 4.236% | $111.1677 | $111.17 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.97 | 6.822% | $220.0213 | $220.02 | $220.00 | $220.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.22 | $678.3693 | $678.37 | $678.30 | $678.40 | |