| 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 | $182.45 | 8.694% | $198.3122 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.99 | 9.465% | $108.3594 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.46 | 9.781% | $80.6451 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.58 | 4.404% | $38.191 | $38.19 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.35 | 6.280% | $47.1352 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.71 | 10.509% | $37.2526 | $37.25 | $37.25 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.65 | 12.742% | $76.27 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.19 | $586.1655 | $586.17 | $586.15 | $586.20 | |