| 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 | $179.86 | 9.515% | $196.9737 | $196.97 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.60 | 4.263% | $19.3929 | $19.39 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.25 | 13.120% | $79.4668 | $79.47 | $79.45 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.99 | 12.742% | $11.2629 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.28 | 12.277% | $54.2073 | $54.21 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.70 | 5.802% | $166.8498 | $166.85 | $166.85 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.50 | 3.752% | $214.2479 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.18 | $742.4013 | $742.40 | $742.35 | $742.40 | |