| 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 | $160.80 | 4.714% | $168.3801 | $168.38 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.58 | 5.267% | $213.2499 | $213.25 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.62 | 7.511% | $196.3366 | $196.34 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.94 | 10.487% | $30.8701 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.99 | 13.830% | $88.776 | $88.78 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.88 | 9.158% | $216.0019 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.59 | 6.850% | $25.2059 | $25.21 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.40 | $938.8205 | $938.83 | $938.85 | $938.80 | |