| 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 | $185.86 | 6.551% | $198.0357 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.40 | 3.494% | $55.2658 | $55.27 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.47 | 11.595% | $203.6274 | $203.63 | $203.65 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.53 | 9.399% | $77.1591 | $77.16 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 3.412% | $38.0763 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.54 | 11.362% | $183.235 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.27 | 4.671% | $24.3569 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.89 | $779.7562 | $779.78 | $779.80 | $779.80 | |