| 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 | $171.81 | 13.295% | $194.6521 | $194.65 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.55 | 7.545% | $242.5677 | $242.57 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.65 | 10.628% | $147.8543 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.35 | 8.468% | $60.037 | $60.04 | $60.05 | $60.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.62 | 11.735% | $53.2082 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.80 | 6.165% | $85.7813 | $85.78 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.80 | 3.281% | $94.812 | $94.81 | $94.80 | $94.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.58 | $878.9126 | $878.91 | $878.90 | $879.00 | |