| 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 | $182.28 | 8.694% | $198.1274 | $198.13 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.35 | 8.662% | $160.1135 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.93 | 9.718% | $185.3466 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.66 | 4.542% | $8.0079 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.53 | 4.651% | $139.7405 | $139.74 | $139.75 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.69 | 4.295% | $15.3209 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.41 | 8.214% | $29.6615 | $29.66 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.85 | $736.3183 | $736.32 | $736.30 | $736.20 | |