| 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 | $176.53 | 6.753% | $188.4511 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.68 | 7.603% | $151.3759 | $151.38 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.60 | 11.633% | $88.8599 | $88.86 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.32 | 9.835% | $62.9574 | $62.96 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.32 | 13.517% | $8.3094 | $8.31 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.58 | 12.175% | $129.6519 | $129.65 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.55 | 5.504% | $73.378 | $73.38 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.58 | $702.9836 | $702.99 | $703.00 | $703.20 | |