| 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 | $188.96 | 4.415% | $197.3026 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.50 | 4.535% | $166.7333 | $166.73 | $166.75 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.73 | 6.355% | $233.6938 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.37 | 6.769% | $58.0503 | $58.05 | $58.05 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.90 | 3.302% | $40.1845 | $40.18 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.55 | 3.694% | $32.7155 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.45 | 5.433% | $233.4814 | $233.48 | $233.50 | $233.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.46 | $962.1614 | $962.15 | $962.20 | $962.20 | |