| 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 | $184.48 | 5.250% | $194.1652 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.80 | 12.131% | $190.3984 | $190.40 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.79 | 11.499% | $111.2649 | $111.26 | $111.25 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.65 | 4.677% | $61.3931 | $61.39 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.26 | 7.692% | $9.9723 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.67 | 8.268% | $215.096 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.55 | 12.444% | $192.8977 | $192.90 | $192.90 | $192.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.20 | $975.1876 | $975.19 | $975.15 | $975.30 | |