| 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 | $186.89 | 6.260% | $198.5893 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.54 | 7.871% | $85.8006 | $85.80 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.61 | 8.219% | $15.8108 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.34 | 13.868% | $16.3287 | $16.33 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.60 | 7.793% | $142.9335 | $142.93 | $142.95 | $142.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.95 | 8.540% | $86.7777 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.37 | 10.730% | $183.1142 | $183.11 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.30 | $729.3548 | $729.35 | $729.40 | $729.30 | |