| 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 | $185.40 | 6.576% | $197.5919 | $197.59 | $197.60 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.63 | 3.625% | $58.6828 | $58.68 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.72 | 12.617% | $201.2691 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.96 | 9.841% | $8.7433 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.53 | 8.712% | $8.186 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.59 | 13.122% | $35.7352 | $35.74 | $35.75 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.97 | 10.727% | $149.4482 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $602.80 | $659.6565 | $659.66 | $659.70 | $659.60 | |