| 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 | $178.98 | 10.735% | $198.1935 | $198.19 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.44 | 5.849% | $105.2562 | $105.26 | $105.25 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.66 | 10.277% | $77.9217 | $77.92 | $77.90 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.77 | 6.624% | $88.2527 | $88.25 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.88 | 11.702% | $205.3976 | $205.40 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.80 | 5.822% | $241.0625 | $241.06 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.60 | 8.434% | $182.8197 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.13 | $1,098.9039 | $1,098.90 | $1,098.85 | $1,099.00 | |