| 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 | $177.98 | 11.840% | $199.0528 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.49 | 8.474% | $53.6838 | $53.68 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.83 | 11.331% | $8.7172 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.39 | 6.702% | $142.3298 | $142.33 | $142.35 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.70 | 12.616% | $23.3115 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.45 | 12.263% | $248.6064 | $248.61 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.66 | 7.544% | $7.1624 | $7.16 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $617.50 | $682.8639 | $682.86 | $682.85 | $682.90 | |