| 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 | $187.43 | 5.329% | $197.4181 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.83 | 10.342% | $201.7383 | $201.74 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.67 | 13.870% | $89.5815 | $89.58 | $89.60 | $89.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.66 | 3.227% | $117.3278 | $117.33 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.88 | 10.201% | $20.8059 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.71 | 7.502% | $153.4161 | $153.42 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.82 | 13.299% | $162.9466 | $162.95 | $162.95 | $162.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.00 | $943.2343 | $943.25 | $943.25 | $943.10 | |