| 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 | $186.43 | 6.203% | $197.9943 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.76 | 3.279% | $73.0802 | $73.08 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.43 | 9.683% | $21.3114 | $21.31 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.99 | 7.784% | $39.8693 | $39.87 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.79 | 7.388% | $108.2364 | $108.24 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.88 | 10.160% | $41.7286 | $41.73 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.69 | 8.524% | $45.2437 | $45.24 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.97 | $527.4639 | $527.46 | $527.50 | $527.40 | |