| 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 | $183.59 | 8.220% | $198.6811 | $198.68 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.98 | 7.215% | $177.9555 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.51 | 4.583% | $83.1539 | $83.15 | $83.15 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.25 | 9.513% | $39.6985 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.35 | 10.172% | $12.5045 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.75 | 3.571% | $29.7767 | $29.78 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.73 | 8.453% | $50.6801 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.16 | $592.4503 | $592.45 | $592.50 | $592.60 | |