| 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 | $189.33 | 4.781% | $198.3819 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.66 | 5.719% | $127.5605 | $127.56 | $127.55 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.73 | 6.873% | $38.1857 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.93 | 8.335% | $86.5922 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.66 | 8.308% | $158.8445 | $158.84 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.41 | 8.226% | $17.7599 | $17.76 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.90 | 9.107% | $71.9015 | $71.90 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.62 | $699.2262 | $699.22 | $699.25 | $699.30 | |