| 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 | $184.70 | 6.808% | $197.2744 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.25 | 9.588% | $156.9848 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.53 | 4.553% | $6.8273 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.40 | 9.607% | $53.0498 | $53.05 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.55 | 3.368% | $137.0143 | $137.01 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.97 | 12.817% | $39.4521 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.45 | 7.385% | $58.4711 | $58.47 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $604.85 | $649.0738 | $649.06 | $649.05 | $649.10 | |