| 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 | $190.49 | 3.874% | $197.8696 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.30 | 4.688% | $109.1896 | $109.19 | $109.20 | $109.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.59 | 6.293% | $208.9614 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.85 | 8.840% | $156.5663 | $156.57 | $156.55 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.97 | 9.635% | $18.6051 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.86 | 10.441% | $62.7968 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.39 | 6.610% | $193.3799 | $193.38 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.45 | $947.3687 | $947.38 | $947.35 | $947.50 | |