| 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 | $183.74 | 7.345% | $197.2357 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.66 | 13.288% | $196.7359 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.35 | 10.193% | $157.9617 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.26 | 10.152% | $99.4232 | $99.42 | $99.40 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.97 | 5.764% | $23.2364 | $23.24 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.98 | 4.707% | $31.3912 | $31.39 | $31.40 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.26 | 13.482% | $158.035 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.22 | $864.0191 | $864.03 | $864.05 | $863.90 | |