| 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 | $176.74 | 11.279% | $196.6745 | $196.67 | $196.65 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.26 | 6.465% | $63.0912 | $63.09 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.88 | 13.572% | $48.6997 | $48.70 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.32 | 9.633% | $195.4976 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.40 | 5.457% | $35.2226 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.43 | 3.277% | $23.165 | $23.17 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.85 | 9.675% | $87.5755 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.88 | $649.9261 | $649.93 | $649.90 | $650.00 | |