| 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 | $178.72 | 10.495% | $197.4767 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.44 | 9.870% | $53.221 | $53.22 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.99 | 3.540% | $155.2996 | $155.30 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.37 | 3.732% | $26.3168 | $26.32 | $26.30 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.71 | 10.137% | $9.5929 | $9.59 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.66 | 11.697% | $72.2233 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.69 | 8.154% | $233.2774 | $233.28 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.58 | $747.4077 | $747.41 | $747.40 | $747.40 | |