| 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 | $174.47 | 13.543% | $198.0985 | $198.10 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.86 | 9.333% | $53.4201 | $53.42 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.63 | 9.129% | $13.783 | $13.78 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.84 | 12.454% | $36.9299 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.30 | 7.379% | $20.7241 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.88 | 9.548% | $83.125 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.76 | 9.152% | $190.754 | $190.75 | $190.75 | $190.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $538.74 | $596.8346 | $596.83 | $596.85 | $596.80 | |