| 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 | $181.55 | 8.743% | $197.4229 | $197.42 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.93 | 13.538% | $88.4802 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.84 | 5.618% | $53.6962 | $53.70 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.82 | 12.815% | $197.2232 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.93 | 13.612% | $165.794 | $165.79 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.81 | 4.147% | $137.2762 | $137.28 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.43 | 9.625% | $130.9251 | $130.93 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.31 | $970.8178 | $970.82 | $970.85 | $970.80 | |