| 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 | $180.45 | 11.613% | $201.4057 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.47 | 7.855% | $138.5613 | $138.56 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.63 | 7.750% | $198.9388 | $198.94 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.80 | 6.214% | $97.5045 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.34 | 9.650% | $39.8468 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.84 | 8.588% | $10.6851 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.64 | 3.863% | $6.8965 | $6.90 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.17 | $693.8387 | $693.85 | $693.85 | $693.80 | |