| 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 | $180.43 | 9.828% | $198.1627 | $198.16 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.60 | 9.333% | $52.0425 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.88 | 6.236% | $81.6742 | $81.67 | $81.65 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.39 | 7.347% | $60.533 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.54 | 12.173% | $129.6047 | $129.60 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.58 | 4.118% | $58.91 | $58.91 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.84 | 9.378% | $115.7657 | $115.77 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.26 | $696.6928 | $696.68 | $696.65 | $696.70 | |