| 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 | $180.42 | 9.762% | $198.0326 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.75 | 3.253% | $141.1985 | $141.20 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.53 | 13.803% | $183.826 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.53 | 6.217% | $58.9823 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.45 | 10.433% | $150.6858 | $150.69 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.84 | 6.838% | $31.8805 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.45 | 10.204% | $218.6998 | $218.70 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.97 | $983.3055 | $983.31 | $983.40 | $983.30 | |