| 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 | $180.87 | 9.616% | $198.2625 | $198.26 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.35 | 9.830% | $44.3164 | $44.32 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.26 | 8.789% | $78.6109 | $78.61 | $78.60 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.55 | 10.829% | $18.3422 | $18.34 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.62 | 3.669% | $91.8715 | $91.87 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.74 | 5.409% | $25.0241 | $25.02 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.41 | 9.856% | $130.0805 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.80 | $586.5081 | $586.50 | $586.45 | $586.50 | |