| 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 | $185.91 | 7.416% | $199.6971 | $199.70 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.50 | 7.840% | $153.672 | $153.67 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.50 | 10.406% | $87.7728 | $87.77 | $87.75 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.87 | 8.798% | $60.7854 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.72 | 11.425% | $67.6573 | $67.66 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.58 | 6.139% | $11.2295 | $11.23 | $11.25 | $11.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.33 | 4.253% | $31.6199 | $31.62 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.41 | $612.4340 | $612.44 | $612.40 | $612.50 | |