| 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 | $198.73 | 10.585% | $219.7656 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.88 | 8.175% | $76.6744 | $76.67 | $76.65 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.86 | 9.478% | $16.2684 | $16.27 | $16.25 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.81 | 6.542% | $183.0498 | $183.05 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.34 | 7.856% | $7.9166 | $7.92 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.84 | 13.117% | $108.4113 | $108.41 | $108.40 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.91 | 13.146% | $77.9689 | $77.97 | $77.95 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.37 | $690.0550 | $690.06 | $689.95 | $690.10 | |