| 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 | $178.60 | 11.604% | $199.3247 | $199.32 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.41 | 3.443% | $16.975 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.74 | 11.724% | $46.6336 | $46.63 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.57 | 6.730% | $39.0312 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.46 | 6.441% | $262.3345 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.34 | 4.837% | $78.9842 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.34 | 4.463% | $53.6313 | $53.63 | $53.65 | $53.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.46 | $696.9145 | $696.90 | $697.00 | $696.80 | |