| 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 | $176.62 | 12.705% | $199.0596 | $199.06 | $199.05 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.63 | 11.403% | $47.4911 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.56 | 10.234% | $229.904 | $229.90 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.31 | 9.813% | $33.2843 | $33.28 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.45 | 5.797% | $8.9398 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.58 | 8.542% | $58.1568 | $58.16 | $58.15 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.98 | 8.644% | $120.5731 | $120.57 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.13 | $697.4087 | $697.40 | $697.40 | $697.50 | |