| 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 | $177.45 | 11.688% | $198.1904 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.37 | 7.416% | $71.292 | $71.29 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.47 | 12.412% | $98.3268 | $98.33 | $98.35 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.75 | 5.725% | $145.6362 | $145.64 | $145.65 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.79 | 12.462% | $114.4751 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.31 | 12.111% | $18.2853 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.81 | 6.417% | $53.0063 | $53.01 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.95 | $699.2121 | $699.23 | $699.30 | $699.20 | |