| 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 | $173.43 | 13.843% | $197.4379 | $197.44 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.54 | 4.229% | $42.2544 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.77 | 4.112% | $21.6241 | $21.62 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.79 | 3.419% | $217.9969 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.43 | 5.628% | $36.3677 | $36.37 | $36.35 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.79 | 7.546% | $186.9042 | $186.90 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.47 | 3.649% | $142.4863 | $142.49 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.22 | $845.0715 | $845.07 | $845.05 | $845.10 | |