| 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 | $178.79 | 13.752% | $203.3772 | $203.38 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.44 | 5.504% | $16.2898 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.32 | 12.282% | $44.1493 | $44.15 | $44.15 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.58 | 5.607% | $94.6028 | $94.60 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.97 | 12.681% | $223.0746 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.87 | 4.772% | $13.4842 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.95 | 12.390% | $60.6344 | $60.63 | $60.65 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.92 | $655.6123 | $655.60 | $655.65 | $655.60 | |