| 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 | $186.62 | 6.304% | $198.3845 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.56 | 10.565% | $7.2531 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.86 | 7.118% | $22.3448 | $22.34 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.76 | 9.711% | $117.1275 | $117.13 | $117.15 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.53 | 13.394% | $110.5932 | $110.59 | $110.60 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.26 | 7.688% | $48.7396 | $48.74 | $48.75 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.93 | 7.354% | $78.2933 | $78.29 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.52 | $582.7360 | $582.72 | $582.80 | $582.70 | |