| 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 | $174.83 | 13.472% | $198.3831 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.44 | 13.869% | $46.0486 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.35 | 3.554% | $30.3931 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.59 | 6.235% | $135.5452 | $135.55 | $135.55 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.39 | 3.619% | $81.2269 | $81.23 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.56 | 3.716% | $69.0334 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.88 | 8.287% | $12.8645 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.04 | $573.4948 | $573.49 | $573.55 | $573.40 | |