| 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 | $173.30 | 8.120% | $187.372 | $187.37 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.85 | 13.398% | $164.257 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.42 | 4.560% | $71.54 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.97 | 10.396% | $55.1649 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.86 | 3.635% | $101.4172 | $101.42 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.58 | 12.172% | $198.0733 | $198.07 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.84 | 5.599% | $24.1188 | $24.12 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.82 | $801.9432 | $801.94 | $801.85 | $802.00 | |