| 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 | $176.87 | 12.738% | $199.3997 | $199.40 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.29 | 13.249% | $71.6753 | $71.68 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.53 | 4.594% | $43.4379 | $43.44 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.70 | 6.829% | $7.1575 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.93 | 7.648% | $156.0142 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.89 | 10.392% | $134.5568 | $134.56 | $134.55 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.53 | 11.533% | $42.9737 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.74 | $655.2151 | $655.22 | $655.20 | $655.30 | |