| 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 | $167.97 | 6.197% | $178.3791 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.76 | 10.105% | $162.6911 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.50 | 13.301% | $202.2423 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.51 | 8.473% | $39.6035 | $39.60 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.50 | 7.736% | $38.2463 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.46 | 4.364% | $13.0038 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.87 | 6.664% | $14.7943 | $14.79 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.57 | $648.9604 | $648.95 | $649.00 | $648.90 | |